Objective To analyze the data available on the biologic significance of white blood cells
(WBC) in semen of infertility patients. Data Resources The relevant literature was reviewed …

Classification of urinary tract infections (UTI) is important for clinical decisions, research,
quality measurement and teaching. Current definitions of UTI are above all based on the …

I metodi qui riportati possono essere utilizzati come procedure operative standard non solo
dai laboratori di andrologia ma da ogni laboratorio che esegua l'esame del liquido …

In the male genital tract, reactive oxygen species (ROS) are generated by spermatozoa and
leukocytes including neutrophils and macrophages. ROS are involved in the regulation of …

Bacterial and viral infections of the genital tract may be important aetiological factors for
male infertility. Infectious processes may lead to deterioration of spermatogenesis …

L-Carnitine (LC) and acetyl-L-carnitine (ALC) are highly concentrated in the epididymis and
play a crucial role in sperm metabolism and maturation. They are related to sperm motility …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of pathogens that cause sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) in semen from asymptomatic male infertility patients with and without …

Male accessory gland infection (MAGI) has been identified among those diagnostic
categories which have a negative impact on the reproductive function and fertility in males …

Infections of the male genitourinary tract may contribute to infertility to a various extent
depending on the site of inflammation. Especially in prostatitis, the exact classification of the …

OBJECTIVE: To determine the incidence of bacteriospermia and elevated seminal
leukocytes (ESL) in a subfertile male population and correlate these results with semen …