Increased Likelihood of Detecting Ebola Virus RNA in Semen by Using Sample Pelleting

Increased Likelihood of Detecting Ebola Virus RNA in Semen by Using Sample Pelleting

Ebola virus RNA can reside for months or years in semen of survivors of Ebola virus disease and is probably associated with increased risk for cryptic sexual transmission of the virus. A modified protocol resulted in increased detection of Ebola virus RNA in semen and improved disease surveillance....

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Main Authors: Courtney M. Bozman, Mosoka Fallah, Michael C. Sneller, Catherine Freeman, Lawrence S. Fakoli, Bode I. Shobayo, Bonnie Dighero-Kemp, Cavan S. Reilly, Jens H. Kuhn, Fatorma Bolay, Elizabeth Higgs, Lisa E. Hensley
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2021-04-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Ebola virus
EBOV
Ebola virus disease
EVD
ebolavirus
viruses
Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/27/4/20-4175_article
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Summary:Ebola virus RNA can reside for months or years in semen of survivors of Ebola virus disease and is probably associated with increased risk for cryptic sexual transmission of the virus. A modified protocol resulted in increased detection of Ebola virus RNA in semen and improved disease surveillance.
ISSN:1080-6040
1080-6059

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