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

The male factor contributes approximately 50% to infertility-related cases in couples with an
estimated 12%–35% of these cases attributable to male genital tract infections. Depending …

We have analyzed two infertile male cohorts with (n= 39) and without genital tract infection
(n= 14) comparing their selected seminological parameters with healthy controls (n= 30) …

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

Objectives: To evaluate whether detection of leukocytospermia in a routine semen analysis
is of diagnostic value in selecting men with an “actual” microbial infection and to assess the …

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

Objective: To determine the contribution of urethral and skin flora to seminal fluid cultures
and the relation between bacteriospermia and seminal leukocytes. Design: Prospective …

The roles of inflammation and/or infection of the male accessory sex glands are very
important for the potential effects that these conditions may have on male fertility. The clinical …

The purpose of this study was threefold: to compare semen and first void urine (FVU)
specimens from asymptomatic infertile men for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis …

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