For the first time, scientists have detected the monkeypox virus (MPXV) in the testes of macaques, according to research published in the journal Nature Microbiology.
In addition, these researchers found preliminary evidence of persistent infection in two animals that survived challenges with the virus.
This data provide evidence that MPXV may be shed into semen during both acute and convalescent stages of the disease.
Their results, published on October 17, 2022, highlight the potential for sexual transmission of the MPXV in humans.
Monkeypox Virus Detected in Nonhuman Primate Testes
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