Zika virus and male reproductive health: essential updates for andrologists and fertility specialists
ZIKV remains a relevant consideration in andrology and fertility practice, particularly in regions with ongoing endemic transmission and in individuals with travel-related exposure. Awareness of its virological properties, reproductive implications, and guidance for pre-conception counselling, laboratory practice, and semen storage is crucial. With appropriate precautions and patient education, most couples can safely proceed with fertility planning following ZIKV exposure.
Authors
- Ian Pearce (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7710-0531)
- Vaibhav Modgil (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-1517-6184)
- Michael W. George (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7844-1696)
- Theodora Stasinou
- Ayaz Ahmad Khan
Institutions
- Manchester Royal Infirmary (GB)
- Bolton NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Stepping Hill Hospital (GB)
- University of Manchester (GB)
- Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
- Stockport NHS Foundation Trust (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Basic and Clinical Andrology
- Published
- 2026-03-11
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12610-026-00305-5
- Primary Topic
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00