학술논문
Detection of SARS-CoV-2 in Follicular Fluid of COVID-19 Infected Women
Poster
Poster
Document Type
Academic Journal
Author
Source
Iranian Journal of Medical Sciences. January 2023, Vol. 48 Issue S1, p70, 1 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
0253-0716
Abstract
Sina Vakili (1), PhD; Amir Savardashtaki (2), PhD; Mohammad Ebrahim Parsanezhad (1,3), MD; Zahra Mosallanezhad (1,3), MD; Sedighe Foruhari (1), MSc; Soudabeh Sabetian (1), PhD; Maryam Davari Zanjani (4,5), MD; [...]
Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is now spread all over the world. This study was designed to assess the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 presence in follicular fluid, which may have harmful effects on normal ovulation and fertility. Methods: Five women who were candidates for Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) and had a COVID-19 PCR-positive test on the day of oocyte retrieval participated in the study. SARS-CoV-2 tests were performed on the follicular fluid obtained from these women. Results: SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected only in one follicular fluid sample, and other follicular fluid samples were negative. Conclusion: Because the COVID-19 effect on human reproduction is unknown, exact precautions should be taken during this pandemic, especially for women applying for ART. Keywords * SARS-CoV-2 * Follicular fluid * Female * Reproductive techniques, assisted
Background: The coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is now spread all over the world. This study was designed to assess the possibility of SARS-CoV-2 presence in follicular fluid, which may have harmful effects on normal ovulation and fertility. Methods: Five women who were candidates for Assisted Reproductive Technique (ART) and had a COVID-19 PCR-positive test on the day of oocyte retrieval participated in the study. SARS-CoV-2 tests were performed on the follicular fluid obtained from these women. Results: SARS-CoV-2 RNA was detected only in one follicular fluid sample, and other follicular fluid samples were negative. Conclusion: Because the COVID-19 effect on human reproduction is unknown, exact precautions should be taken during this pandemic, especially for women applying for ART. Keywords * SARS-CoV-2 * Follicular fluid * Female * Reproductive techniques, assisted