Renato Fraietta, Fábio Firmbach Pasqualotto, Matheus Roque, Paulo Franco Taitson
JBRA Assist. Reprod. 2020; 24 (3):347-350
Received May 19, 2020
Accepted May 25, 2020
Abstract
Critical challenges for the public and private health, research, and medical communities have been posed by the COVID-19 outbreak. Some of these challenges are related to the possible adverse effects of SARS-CoV-2 on male reproductive health, and whether other potential modes of transmission may occur, such as sexual transmission. Moreover, concerns have been raised in terms of whether the COVID-19 outbreak may have an impact on fertility worldwide. In this study, we will discuss the origins of SARS-CoV-2. We will further describe its mechanism of action, diagnosis, symptoms, and potential effects on the male reproductive system.
