Peroxidase positive granulocytes (neutrophils and macrophages) are identified by
histochemical staining. This test is also referred to as Myeloperoxidase or Endtz test. It is …

This study set out to establish a new method, using flow cytometry, to evaluate leukocytes in
semen. Ejaculates of 59 males, asymptomatic for genitourinary infections, were examined …

Male genital tract inflammation is reflected by increased numbers of white blood cells (WBC)
in semen. An ejaculate containing more than 106 WBC ml− 1 semen is termed …

Purpose Although the significance of leukocytospermia in semen remains controversial,
evidence exists that white blood cells (WBCs) may adversely affect sperm function and act …

Seminal WBC counts obtained by an mAb-based immunohistologic method correlated well
with seminal granulocyte counts obtained with a simple peroxidase method (rho=+ 0.70; P< …

Leukocytes in the male genital tract and seminal fluid play a complex and dynamic role.
Leuko-cytes are found in virtually every ejaculate and function at multiple levels. Presence of …

The presence of increased number of leukocytes in semen is indicative of inflammation in
the male genital tract. Inflammatory processes at this level may lead to marked impairment of …

Various major leukocyte subpopulations (granulocytes, monocytes/macrophages, B
lymphocytes, helper and suppressor/cytotoxic T lymphocytes) were detectable in human …

Objective To determine the effects of leukocytes in semen on sperm quality and the ability to
achieve conception. Design A prospective analysis of 512 couples attending a regional …

The aims of this review are to evaluate the morphological differences betweenround cells' of
spermatogenic and non-spermatogenic origin in semen. The latter group includes …