BACKGROUND Infection and inflammation of the reproductive tract are significant causes of
male factor infertility. Ascending infections caused by sexually transmitted bacteria or urinary …

Chlamydia trachomatis infections are the most prevalent bacterial sexually transmitted
infections (STI) recognized throughout the world. Worldwide, the magnitude of morbidity …

This definitive and essential source of reference has been thoroughly updated and revised
to meet the requirements of all laboratories involved in the analysis of human semen. The …

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 …

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 …

Objective: To review possible causes for male factor subfertility with emphasis on nutritional
factors such as zinc and folate. Design: A literature search was performed on MEDLINE and …

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 …

In semen, granulocytes are major producers of reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can
damage sperm. The diagnosis of leukocytospermia is usually based on the World Health …

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 …