FLICKR, CDC GLOBALTraces of Ebola virus can persist in the semen of some men for at least nine months after the onset of the disease, according to a small study published in the New England Journal of Medicine yesterday (October 14). The results could have implications for Ebola-containment efforts as the outbreak in West Africa winds down.
“Sierra Leone is committed to getting to zero cases and to taking care of our survivors, and part of that effort includes understanding how survivors may be affected after their initial recovery,” Amara Jambai, deputy chief medical officer for the country’s Ministry of Health and Sanitation, said in a statement.
“These results come at a critically important time, reminding us that while Ebola case numbers continue to plummet, Ebola survivors and their families continue to struggle with the effects of the disease,” Bruce Aylward of the World Health Organization (WHO) said in the statement. “This study provides further evidence that survivors need continued, substantial support for the next 6 to 12 months to meet these challenges and to ensure their partners are not exposed to ...
