title: Position statement on West Nile virus: a committee opinion.
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. This document replaces the previously published document of the same name, last published in 2012 (Fertil Steril 2012;98:e15-6).
authors.affiliation: American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, Birmingham, Alabama.
authors.affiliation: American Society for Reproductive Medicine and the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, Birmingham, Alabama.
mesh_terms: D026683:Advisory Committees / Q000592:standards*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D018587:Oocyte Donation / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D018456:Reproductive Medicine / Q000379:methods / Q000592:standards*; D027724:Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / Q000592:standards; D012955:Societies, Medical / Q000592:standards*; D014901:West Nile Fever / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D014902:West Nile virus