Chikungunya Virus Shedding in Semen: A Case Series.

Authors :: Martins, Ezequias B.
de Bruycker-Nogueira, Fernanda
Rodrigues, Cintia D. S.
Santos, Carolina C.
Sampaio, Simone A.
Fabri, Allison A.
Guerra-Campos, Vinícius
Mares-Guia, Maria Angélica M.
Faria, Nieli R. C.
Santos, Aline S.
Pinto, Marcelle A. S.
Silva, Michele F. B.
Moraes, Isabella C. V.
Pina-Costa, Anielle
Filippis, Ana Maria B.
Brasil, Patrícia
Calvet, Guilherme A.
Source :: Viruses (1999-4915). Sep2022, Vol. 14 Issue 9, p1879-N.PAG. 8p.
Publication Year :: 2022
Abstract: Background: Chikungunya is a viral disease that is transmitted by mosquitoes. It is characterized by an acute onset of fever and severe arthralgia. Methods: We describe six cases of acute and post-acute chikungunya in which viral RNA was detected in semen. Conclusions: The most prolonged detection period was 56 days after illness onset. We attempted to cultivate positive semen samples, but virus isolation was unsuccessful in all cases. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]