Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member Latest Breaking News Editorials & Other Articles General Discussion The DU Lounge All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

General Discussion

MyNameIsKhan

(2,205 posts)

10. This is what worries me

Reply to riversedge (Reply #5)

Thu May 7, 2020, 11:30 AM

May 2020

....

Even if these things are shown, it’s probably of minor concern for virus spreading during acute infection. Given the high contagiousness of SARS-CoV-2 by non-sexual routes, it is difficult to imagine how this could be substantially increased by sexual transmission. The only scenario where sexual transmission of SARS-CoV-2 might be a problem would be if the virus persisted in the testicles for extended periods, and if COVID-19 survivors could sexually transmit the virus after their recovery.

...

Edit history

Please sign in to view edit histories.

Recommendations

0 members have recommended this reply (displayed in chronological order):

23 replies

= new reply since forum marked as read

Highlight:

COVID-19 virus detected in the semen [View all] MyNameIsKhan May 2020 OP

Holy fuck. Initech May 2020 #1

FINALLY underpants May 2020 #3

worry some part is semen of recovered patients! MyNameIsKhan May 2020 #6

not good. Wonder what other bodily fluids it is found it. We wil find out. riversedge May 2020 #2

If you're having sex with someone you're already breathing on them The Velveteen Ocelot May 2020 #4

' . . . even before you make the bells ring.' empedocles May 2020 #7

And that is that. HarlanPepper May 2020 #8

two words: unblock May 2020 #9

Lol, well stated! cwydro May 2020 #15

Immunoprivileged: The testes, along with the eyes, placenta, foetus and central nervous system, are riversedge May 2020 #5

This is what worries me MyNameIsKhan May 2020 #10

As, we keep hearing and learning--It is a novel virus and We know so little about it. riversedge May 2020 #13

True, will take sometime to find actual impact... MyNameIsKhan May 2020 #18

"We know so little about it" - I wish more people would consider that Worried2020 May 2020 #23

that bring timing into the picture unblock May 2020 #14

Does Hope Hicks have a blue dress? n/t 5X May 2020 #11

Well, they're studying whether Covid-19 causes male infertility FakeNoose May 2020 #12

Cue the Pat Benatar music. Efilroft Sul May 2020 #16

Many viruses show up in semen, and it doesn't mean a virus can be sexually transmitted. WhiskeyGrinder May 2020 #17

Yes the article does say this. If it does infect the viral load in recovered patients is major issue MyNameIsKhan May 2020 #19

Is Mother Nature trying to impose population control? nt tblue37 May 2020 #20

Can't get enough of your covid babe Submariner May 2020 #21

I know we're talking about a different virus Proud Liberal Dem May 2020 #22