Ebola Virus Can Remain in Semen Longer Than Thought, Study Finds

The Ebola virus can linger in the semen of men who have recovered from the deadly illness much longer than previously thought, according to a new study. Previous studies found evidence of the virus in male semen up to 90 days after recovery. But in the case of one man in Liberia who was screened for the presence of Ebola, viral fragments were found in his semen 565 days after he had recovered from the illness. The Men’s Health Screening Program in Liberia, with support from the World...

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