Declining birth rates are one of the problems facing society today. Male counterparts are
responsible for about half of the infertility cases, and genitourinary tract infections may play a …

The accepted definition of infertility is the failure of a couple to achieve a successful
pregnancy with 1 year of regular unprotected coitus. This condition is common, affecting …

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by several pathogens, including bacteria,
viruses and protozoa, and can induce male infertility through multiple pathophysiological …

Male genital tract infection and inflammation have been associated to 8 to 35% of male
infertility cases in various studies. Their investigation is part of a multi-disciplinary process …

Disruption of semen quality in cases of testicular and accessory gland infections, owe to
altered spermatogenesis, sperm maturation and/or transport. The impact depends on the …

Bacterial infections play a disruptive and hidden role in male reproductive failure. Different
kinds of bacteria are often able to interfere with reproductive function in both sexes and lead …

Male accessory sex gland infections are considered as potential hazards to male fertility.
Various pathophysiological concepts have evolved from experimental and clinical studies …

The current WHO 2010 manual for human semen analysis defines leukocytospermia as the
presence of peroxidase-positive leukocytes at a concentration> 1× 10 6/mL of semen …

Background Urogenital infections and inflammation may contribute significantly to ejaculate
parameters essential for male infertility. Methods For this review, data were acquired by a …

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 …