Evidence for Previously Unidentified Sexual Transmission of Protozoan Parasites

Knowing the mode of transmission of a disease can affect its control and prevention. Here, we identify 5 protozoan parasites with demonstrated presence in seminal fluid, only 1 of which has been identified as a sexually transmitted disease among humans.

Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Crespillo-Andujar, Clara, Díaz-Menéndez, Marta, Mora-Rillo, Marta
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2018
Materias:
Research Letter
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5823355/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29460761
http://dx.doi.org/10.3201/eid2403.171838
Descripción
Sumario:Knowing the mode of transmission of a disease can affect its control and prevention. Here, we identify 5 protozoan parasites with demonstrated presence in seminal fluid, only 1 of which has been identified as a sexually transmitted disease among humans.

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