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Duration of Ebola virus RNA persistence in semen of survivors: population-level estimates and projections

2015; European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control; Volume: 20; Issue: 48 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2807/1560-7917.es.2015.20.48.30083

ISSN

1560-7917

Autores

Rosalind M. Eggo, Conall Watson, Anton Camacho, Adam J. Kucharski, Sebastian Funk, W. John Edmunds,

Tópico(s)

Viral Infections and Vectors

Resumo

Ebola virus can persist in semen after recovery, potentially for months, which may impact the duration of enhanced surveillance required after interruption of transmission. We combined recent data on viral RNA persistence with weekly disease incidence to estimate the current number of semen-positive men in affected West African countries. We find the number is low, and since few reported sexual transmission events have occurred, the future risk is also likely low, although sexual health promotion remains critical.

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