Can coronavirus be transmitted sexually?

[Chris Smith]

• The novel coronavirus can spread only through droplets containing viral loads that can reach the eyes, nose, or mouth of a person.
• A new study now says that the virus can be found in the semen of infected or recovering males.
• Future studies may be required to determine whether the virus can be transmitted sexually.
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Men have a higher risk than women of developing a severe case of COVID-19, we've been told from the early days of the pandemic. It's unclear why that happens, but we've seen a few potential explanations for the phenomenon. One theory says that men live more dangerously than women. They're more likely to drink, and smoke and their unhealthy habits could put them at risk of developing other medical conditions. The novel coronavirus infection could then lead to a more severe COVID-19 evolution in men. After that, a study explained that it's basic anatomy to blame. The ACE2 receptors that the virus seeks to invade cells are also found in testicles, and that's why males can experience a worse version of the new illness. There's no more evidence to back up that study, as researchers found traces of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in semen in both men that recovered from the disease and men going through the recovery process. The discovery is also essential for studying the way the new virus can spread, as scientists will have to determine whether sexual transmission is possible.

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