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1) I'm Really getting frustrated with the disconnection that is occurring between #coronavirus research being conducted in different countries. Yes, it's important to repeat studies, but don't say it's something that is new or unknown like it's some huge surprise. (cont'd.)
2) A few examples are as follows:
● Pets able to be infected.
● Extended viability on surfaces.
● Incubation periods over 14 days.
● Aerosol transmission.
● Reinfection.
● Asymptomatic transmission.
● Spreads in warm & cold climates.
● No fever in 40%+ cases.
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● Pets able to be infected.
● Extended viability on surfaces.
● Incubation periods over 14 days.
● Aerosol transmission.
● Reinfection.
● Asymptomatic transmission.
● Spreads in warm & cold climates.
● No fever in 40%+ cases.
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3. Of course there's another very important issue related to the #coronavirus that continues to be ignored: What is the effect on male fertility? Preliminary research suggested that the virus also attacks the male testes.
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4. If confirmed, depending on the severity & percentage of men effected, this could have long term implications. Let's take a moment & go back to the #coronavirus pet infections. What other animals are susceptible? Does this explain China's killing of lots of livestock? (cont'd)
5. So, we have a potential issue where both human and animal population are able to be infected by the #coronavirus and the virus can cause male infertility. We need to understand the long term effects, percentage effected, severity, and duration or permanence. (cont'd)
6. Even in a worse case scenario, increased reproduction amongst using fertile makes would resolve the issue. At worst, the virus results in increased mortality during subsequent reinfections (both human & animal) and there are severe reductions in male fertility. (cont'd)
7. My experience is that even in a worst case scenario the reality of a situation isn't as bad as the models or hypothesis suggests. But, at the worst, depending on how things go it could significantly impact food resources of survivors. (cont'd)
8. My hope is that a scientist with more knowledge and experience will read this thread and begin research to determine the effects of #COVID19 on male fertility. If substantiated, would the virus have the same effects on animals? Also, would male fertility recover over time?
