title: American Society for Reproductive Medicine/Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology position statement on West Nile virus.
abstract: Although there is currently no definitive evidence linking West Nile virus (WNV) transmission with reproductive cells, it is recommended that practitioners defer gamete donors who have confirmed or suspected WNV infections.
mesh_terms: D046148:Donor Selection / Q000379:methods; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D018587:Oocyte Donation / Q000009:adverse effects*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000009:adverse effects*; D013094:Spermatozoa; D009927:Tissue and Organ Procurement; D014481:United States; D014486:United States Food and Drug Administration; D014901:West Nile Fever / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000635:transmission*