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[Value of detecting pathogens in fertility disorders]
Zeitschrift Fur Hautkrankheiten
|July 1, 1987
Summary
Mycoplasma and bacteria in semen may contribute to male infertility. Semen culture testing is recommended before antibiotic treatment due to potential contamination and spontaneous microbial variability.
Area of Science:
- Reproductive Medicine
- Microbiology
Context:
- Investigated asymptomatic males with unexplained infertility.
- Assessed microbial presence in semen, genital swabs, and urine.
Purpose:
- To determine the role of mycoplasma and bacteria in male infertility.
- To evaluate the relationship between microbial presence and semen quality.
Summary:
- Elevated mycoplasma found in 13% and bacteria in 36% of cases.
- Microbial presence linked to infertility, but not strongly to general semen quality (except fructose/citrate).
- High variability in microbial counts suggests frequent semen contamination.
Impact:
- Highlights potential causative factors in male infertility.
- Recommends pre-treatment semen culture to ensure accurate diagnosis and avoid unnecessary antibiotic use.