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Infective factors of male infertility among Nigerians
B O Ogunbanjo1, A O Osoba, J Ochei
1Department of Medical Microbiology, University College Hospital, Ibadan, Nigeria.
Abstract:
Seminal fluid from 782 Nigerian males with complaints of infertility were examined with respect to infective agents and indices such as sperm count, motility and the presence of a significant number of pus cells. Various infective agents were recovered from 54 (7%) of the patients, while in 25% of the remaining patients, a significant number of pus cells was present, with associated abnormal seminal fluid indices. Our findings indicate that seminal fluids constitute an important medium for the spread of various infective agents, and that genital infections by these infective agents, sexually and non-sexually transmitted, may be responsible for a good percentage of infertility cases in Nigerian males.
Insights
Genital infections in Nigerian males are linked to infertility. Seminal fluid analysis revealed infective agents or pus cells in a significant percentage of infertile men, highlighting infection
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Andrology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Male infertility is a significant global health concern.
- Genital tract infections are implicated as a potential cause of male infertility.
- Understanding the role of seminal fluid in infection transmission is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the prevalence of infective agents and abnormal seminal fluid indices in infertile Nigerian males.
- To assess the association between genital infections and male infertility in the studied population.
Main Methods:
- Seminal fluid analysis was performed on 782 Nigerian males presenting with infertility.
- Examination included screening for various infective agents.
- Assessment of seminal fluid indices such as sperm count, motility, and presence of pus cells.
Main Results:
- Infective agents were identified in 7% (54) of the patients.
- A significant number of pus cells, indicative of infection, was found in 25% of the remaining patients.
- These infections were associated with abnormal seminal fluid parameters.
Conclusions:
- Seminal fluid can serve as a medium for the spread of infective agents.
- Sexually and non-sexually transmitted genital infections may contribute significantly to male infertility in Nigeria.
- Targeting genital infections could be a key strategy in managing male infertility.