Post by cjm on Sept 1, 2016 7:57:10 GMT
Ebola Virus Can Last in Semen for 565 Days
New evidence highlights the potential role of sex in sparking another outbreak
By Julie Steenhuysen
The largest analysis yet has found Ebola virus particles present in semen as long as 565 days after recovery from an infection, highlighting the potential role of sex in sparking another outbreak, researchers reported on Tuesday.
The study, published in the Lancet Global Affairs, involved 429 men seen between July 2015 and May 2016 who were part of the Liberian government's Men's Health Screening Program (MHSP), the first national semen testing program for Ebola virus.
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