Efficacy of the condom as a barrier to the transmission of cytomegalovirus
Katznelson, S.; Drew, W.L.; Mintz, L.
Journal of Infectious Diseases 150(1): 155-157
1984
ISSN/ISBN: 0022-1899 PMID: 6086770 DOI: 10.1093/infdis/150.1.155Document Number: 406768
An in vitro model was used to determine whether latex condoms prevent the transmission of cytomegalovirus. When the condoms were submitted to stretching and trauma that simulated sexual intercourse, no transmission of cytomegalovirus across the condom barrier was detected. Condoms may therefore be used to minimize the transmission of cytomegalovirus via semen in both heterosexual and homosexual intercourse.