Read on Twitter
1) I& #39;m Really getting frustrated with the disconnection that is occurring between #coronavirus research being conducted in different countries. Yes, it& #39;s important to repeat studies, but don& #39;t say it& #39;s something that is new or unknown like it& #39;s some huge surprise. (cont& #39;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.
(cont& #39;d.)
● 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.
(cont& #39;d.)
3. Of course there& #39;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.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="♂️" title="Male sign" aria-label="Emoji: Male sign"> (cont& #39;d)
4. If confirmed, depending on the severity & percentage of men effected, this could have long term implications. Let& #39;s take a moment & go back to the #coronavirus pet infections. What other animals are susceptible? Does this explain China& #39;s killing of lots of livestock? (cont& #39;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& #39;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& #39;d)
7. My experience is that even in a worst case scenario the reality of a situation isn& #39;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& #39;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?
