The significance of coronavirus infection in the development of reproductive and lower urinary tract lesions
https://doi.org/10.21886/2308-6424-2021-9-2-125-131
Abstract
The impact of COVID-19 on the organs of the genitourinary system is of particular interest to the urologist. There is insufficient information about this influence up to date. The studies are actively developing and require long-term data analysis to determine possible long-term complications, persistent changes in physiological parameters and anatomical and histological structures, as well as to establish the possibility of regression of these changes and complications. The results obtained will undoubtedly improve not only the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of coronavirus infection and its complications, but also make it possible to predict certain disease's outcomes and changes in the function of organs and systems. In turn, this will give an understanding of the measures that need to be taken to completely avoid or minimize these complications and changes.
This review focuses on the impact of COVID-19 on genitourinary organs, particularly its place in the development of the lower urinary tract and reproductive organs lesions, as well as the role of androgens in the course of SARS-CoV-2.
About the Authors
Kh. S. Ibishev
Rostov State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Khalid S. Ibishev — M.D., Dr.Sc. (M), Assoc. Prof. (Docent); Prof., Dept. of Urology and Human Reproductive Health (with the Pediatric Urology and Andrology Course), Rostov State Medical University.
344022, Rostov-on-Don, 29 Nakhichevansky ln.
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A. T. Atadzhanova
Rostov State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Alexandra T. Atadzhanova — Student, Medical and Preventive Faculty, Rostov State Medical University.
344022, Rostov-on-Don, 29 Nakhichevansky ln.
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E. A. Mamedov
Rostov State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Eldar A. Mamedov — Resident, Dept. of Urology and Human Reproductive Health (with the Pediatric Urology and Andrology Course), Rostov State Medical University.
344022, Rostov-on-Don, 29 Nakhichevansky ln.
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O. N. Vasilyev
Rostov State Medical University
Russian Federation
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Russian Federation
Oleg N. Vasilyev — M.D., Cand.Sc.(M); Assist., Dept. of Urology and Human Reproductive Health (with the Pediatric Urology and Andrology Course), Rostov State Medical University; Head, Urology Division, Rostov State Medical University Clinic.
344022, Rostov-on-Don, 29 Nakhichevansky ln.
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