Study of SARS-CoV-2 in Semen and Urine Samples of a Volunteer with Positive Nasopharyngeal Swab

In a 2020 study, researchers analyzed the semen and urine samples of a 31-year-old male who had tested positive for SARS-CoV-2 to determine if the virus was present in these fluids. The samples were collected eight days after the initial positive test and were examined using Real time RT PCR targeting E and S viral genes. The study found that both semen and urine samples were negative for SARS-CoV-2 RNA, indicating no evidence of the virus in these fluids for this individual. The findings suggest that the virus may not be present in semen and urine or that it may be cleared from these fluids with clinical recovery. However, the study was limited to a single case, and the authors emphasized the need for further research to confirm these results and investigate the implications for reproductive health and potential sexual transmission of COVID-19.