JAKARTA – During the COVID-19 pandemic, social distancing is one of the health protocols that must be implemented. So does this mean that COVID-19 is potentially transmitted through sexual activity? The fact is that COVID-19 can be transmitted if you have close physical contact with someone with COVID-19.
Corona virus is known to be transmitted through droplets, but a study says that corona virus also detected in semen. Yes, the research team from China reported the results of this study on the JAMA Open Network, as reported by Health.
In this study, 38 men were included in Shangqiu Municipal Hospital with confirmed cases kasus COVID-19. Due to the small study sample size and short follow-up, it is difficult to draw any conclusions.
Researchers say more research is needed to understand whether the coronavirus can replicate in the male reproductive system. In addition, it is also necessary to find out how long the virus can survive in semen.
Can COVID-19 be transmitted from sexual activity?
“What we know so far is that COVID-19 is in respiratory secretions,” says Kristin Englund, MD, of the department of infectious disease at the Cleveland Clinic.
Respiratory secretions include droplets (droplets) that comes out of a person’s mouth when they cough or sneeze. Because the secretions from these infected people can carry the virus, some countries (such as France) even prohibit their citizens from greeting each other with a kiss on the cheek. The Washington Post.
In addition, COVID-19 is also spread through direct contact with saliva (spit) or mucus. So sexual activity is carried out by involving physical closeness, such as kissing so that it can be easily transmitted COVID-19.
Reported Planned Parenthood, COVID-19 is also said to be spread through feces. So, there is transmission of COVID-19 from sexual activity involving the anal area.
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