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Relationship between COVID-19 infection and erectile dysfunction; a literature review examining the link and proposed mechanisms behind this phenomenon

  • Eric Chung1,2,*,
  • Brian Ng1

1The University of Queensland, Princess Alexandra Hospital, 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

2AndroUrology Centre, 4000 Brisbane, QLD, Australia

DOI: 10.22514/jomh.2023.079 Vol.19,Issue 8,August 2023 pp.122-123

Submitted: 21 March 2023 Accepted: 18 April 2023

Published: 30 August 2023

*Corresponding Author(s): Eric Chung E-mail: ericchg@hotmail.com

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Keywords

COVID-19; Erectile dysfunction; Sexual function; Pathophysiology


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Eric Chung,Brian Ng. Relationship between COVID-19 infection and erectile dysfunction; a literature review examining the link and proposed mechanisms behind this phenomenon. Journal of Men's Health. 2023. 19(8);122-123.

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