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COVID-19 can infect penis and testicle cells and potentially cause erectile dysfunction, study finds
Daily Mail ^

Posted on 03/07/2022 12:36:18 PM PST by algore

Previous research has found that male survivors of the virus sometimes suffer erectile dysfunction and other genital tract issues, though it is often believed to be a result of inflammation as an immune response to the virus.

These researchers now believe that it is the virus itself, not the immune system, causing genital issues for infected males, changing the calculous for how this type of condition would be treated.

Researchers, who posted their findings last week in bioRxiv pending peer review before journal publication, performed research on three male rhesus macaques, a breed of monkey often used for such studies because they have many genetic similarities with humans.

Each of the monkeys had body scans performed on them after they were infected with the virus in an effort to detect where traces of the virus were visible.

Dr Thomas Hope, lead researcher and a biology professor at Northwestern, told the New York Times that 'the signal in the penis was off the radar.'

Researchers found spread of the virus in the penis of all three animals. One of the animals had infection in its testicles as well.

The findings indicate that the virus managed to infect and spread within the monkey's penis, likely causing the animals genital tract issues, like erectile dysfunction.

Researchers believe this type of spread can cause major damage to the region of the body in both animals and humans.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


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Throughout the pandemic I noticed that Politicians seemed to be far more likely than the general population to be infected by this disease.

Can I wish rare side effects on them too ?

1 posted on 03/07/2022 12:36:18 PM PST by algore
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To: algore

If I have to wear a mask for more than four hours, should I call my doctor?


2 posted on 03/07/2022 12:38:11 PM PST by decal (MOLON JABE)
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There are supposedly a lot of health issues related to COVID-19 (not counting the vaccines), and we’ve yet to punish those responsible (ChiComs, WHO, Fauci, Moderna).


3 posted on 03/07/2022 12:40:00 PM PST by CatOwner (Don't expect anyone, even conservatives, to have your back when the SHTF in 2021 and beyond.)
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Bad news for Lori Lightfoot.


4 posted on 03/07/2022 12:40:07 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer (The problem with socialism is that you eventually run out of other people's money)
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COVID-19 can infect penis and testicle cells and potentially cause erectile dysfunction, study finds

OK, I'll be sure and get my vaccination, now.

5 posted on 03/07/2022 12:40:11 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: decal

“The signal in the penis was off the radar”


6 posted on 03/07/2022 12:40:16 PM PST by Col Frank Slade
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To: algore

This is a DIRECT attack on Transgenders! Time to file a lawsuit!


7 posted on 03/07/2022 12:41:12 PM PST by unixfox (Abolish Slavery, Repeal the 16th Amendment)
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To: algore

Bull. This is just another ploy to push the vaccine. They figure there are lots of guys that are ok with dying but not being unable to perform.


8 posted on 03/07/2022 12:42:17 PM PST by gunnut
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To: algore

So that’s where all the balls formerly possessed by American males went.


9 posted on 03/07/2022 12:43:10 PM PST by AFB-XYZ (Stand up, or bend over)
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To: gunnut

Bull. This is just another ploy to push the vaccine. They figure there are lots of guys that are ok with dying but not being unable to perform.

I just got over Covid, after two weeks. It hurt like hell to piss for a week and a half.


10 posted on 03/07/2022 12:43:27 PM PST by TiGuy22
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To: algore

Hopefully it will effect liberals more than others.


11 posted on 03/07/2022 12:44:17 PM PST by mass55th ("Courage is being scared to death, but saddling up anyway." ~~ John Wayne )
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how many were jabbed


12 posted on 03/07/2022 12:44:21 PM PST by Chode (there is no fall back position, there's no rally point, there is no LZ... we're on our own. #FJB)
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To: algore

If this fear porn lasts more than 4 hours, call Dr. Malone.


13 posted on 03/07/2022 12:44:37 PM PST by BiglyCommentary
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To: algore

I can just see the late-night TV commercials now.


14 posted on 03/07/2022 12:46:53 PM PST by JennysCool ("It's easier to fool people than to convince them that they have been fooled." - Mark Twain)
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OK, I'll be sure and get my vaccination, now.

You have to get the vax right in the sac though for it to be effective...... :-)

15 posted on 03/07/2022 12:50:00 PM PST by Mopp4 ("It is a cruel world, Herr Hauptman. You said it yourself.")
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Sounds familiar. So, can officers catch the stuff off a terlet seat? Do we need to suit up before we go on leave? And just where do we wear the N95?


16 posted on 03/07/2022 12:50:01 PM PST by OldWarBaby
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You have to get the vax right in the sac though for it to be effective...

With the square brass needle?

17 posted on 03/07/2022 12:52:31 PM PST by Navy Patriot (Celebrate Decivilization)
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To: algore
Wear your mask!


18 posted on 03/07/2022 12:53:27 PM PST by billorites (freepo ergo sum)
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To: algore

Flatten the curve?


19 posted on 03/07/2022 12:54:45 PM PST by blackdog ("Hey there congress, you's is some real 10-ply.")
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To: JennysCool

Can I have a list of keywords for my email blocker.


20 posted on 03/07/2022 12:55:47 PM PST by AndyJackson
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