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Ebola stayed in semen of man for 565 days, raising new concerns

Ebola stayed in semen of man for 565 days, raising new concerns

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warned late Tuesday that Ebola lingers in semen much longer than previously believed, underscoring how much we still don't understand about the virus.Researchers initially thought that once people survived Ebola they were immune and could no longer get sick and transmit the virus to others, as is the case with many other infectious diseases we're familiar with, such as chickenpox and even the bubonic plague.Then cases emerged like that of Scottish nurse Pauline Cafferkey, who was thought to have recovered but then had several relapses.


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Ebola may be present in semen for year or more

Ebola may be present in semen for year or more

TUESDAY, Aug. 30, 2016 -- Ebola virus stays present in semen longer than previously thought, and is more likely to be found in older men, researchers report.The deadly virus can be transmitted through semen.Preliminary findings from 429 male Ebola survivors taking part in a national screening program in the African nation of Liberia showed that 9 percent (38) had fragments of Ebola in their semen.


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Shocking: One man found carrying Ebola for 565 days in semen after recovering from illness

Shocking: One man found carrying Ebola for 565 days in semen after recovering from illness

There is still lot to know about Ebola, claimed a recent report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.On late Tuesday, the federal agency unveiled that Ebola can stay in semen for longer time than previously considered.One of the issues with regard to Ebola is viral persistence and for how long the fragments can be present in bodily fluids, including breast milk, saliva, urine and semen.


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Ebola persists in semen far longer than thought, study finds

Ebola persists in semen far longer than thought, study finds

The Ebola virus can hide itself in the testicles of men who've survived the disease for far longer than had been previously thought, a new study suggests.In fact, the research reports on a man who was still emitting fragments of Ebola viruses in his semen 565 days after he became ill — or 18 months.Previous studies had suggested the longest men emitted Ebola virus fragments was nine months.

Shocking: One man found carrying Ebola for 565 days in semen after recovering from illness