The Detection of Spermatozoa in the Mouth

The Detection of Spermatozoa in the Mouth

A survey of cases involving oral intercourse has been carried out to find whether semen is more likely to be detected on mouth swabs or in saliva samples. In a total of 61 cases, spermatozoa were found on only 10 of the mouth swabs but were present in 22 of the saliva samples. Spermatozoa were detec...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal - Forensic Science Society 1986-03, Vol.26 (2), p.125-128
Hauptverfasser: Willott, G.M., Crosse, M.A.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Humans
Male
Mouth
Mouth - cytology
Saliva
Saliva - cytology
Sex Offenses
Spermatozoa
Spermatozoa - cytology
Survival
Swabs
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Zusammenfassung:A survey of cases involving oral intercourse has been carried out to find whether semen is more likely to be detected on mouth swabs or in saliva samples. In a total of 61 cases, spermatozoa were found on only 10 of the mouth swabs but were present in 22 of the saliva samples. Spermatozoa were detected in the buccal cavity up to 13 hours after oral intercourse.
ISSN:0015-7368
DOI:10.1016/S0015-7368(86)72457-2