Table 1.
Summary of studies indicating the absence of SARS-CoV-2 in semen samples.
| Author | Journal | Number of Patients (n) | Sample Type | Virus Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best et al. 53 | World J Mens Health | 30 | Semen | (−) |
| Ruan et al. 54 | Andrology | 74 | Semen | (−) |
| Guo et al. 47 | Andrology | 23 | Semen | (−) |
| Gacci et al. 50 | Hum Reprod | 43 | Semen | 1/43 (+) |
| Temiz et al. 24 | Andrologia | 20 | Semen | (−) |
| Ma et al. 23 | J Med Virol | 12 | Semen | (−) |
| Holtmann et al. 48 | Fertil Steril | 18 | Semen | (−) |
| Paoli et al. 55 | J Endocrinol Invest | 1 | Semen | (−) |
| Song et al. 46 | Biol Reprod | 13 | Semen | (−) |
| Pavone et al. 56 | Int J Impot Res | 9 | Semen | (−) |
| Pan et al. 22 | Fertil Steril | 34 | Semen | (−) |
| Li et al. 51 | JAMA Netw Open | 38 | Semen | 6/38 (+) |
| Kayaaslan et al. 49 | Urol Int | 16 | Semen | (−) |
(−): Negative for SARS-CoV-2 in the sample, (+): Positive for SARS-CoV-2 in the sample.