Zika study raises concerns about male fertility

The Zika virus ravages the testes of male mice, sharply reducing sperm counts and fertility, according to a study which raises fresh questions over the infection's threat to people.

Zika study raises concerns about male fertility

The Zika virus ravages the testes of male mice, sharply reducing sperm counts and fertility, according to a study which raises fresh questions over the infection's threat to people.

Experiments found the testes of infected mice shrank about 90% by weight, while their output of useful sperm fell by three-quarters on average, and often more.

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