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Bilharziasis and azoospermia

S M Girgis, N F Wassef

    Archives of Andrology
    |December 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    This study reports two young men with primary sterility. Bilharzia ova found in testicular tissue caused inhibited spermatogenesis and azoospermia, a previously unreported association.

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    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Parasitology
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Primary sterility affects numerous couples worldwide.
    • Infertility in young males can stem from various underlying conditions.
    • Schistosomiasis (bilharzia) is a prevalent parasitic disease.

    Observation:

    • Two male patients in their twenties presented with primary sterility.
    • Semen analysis revealed azoospermia (absence of sperm).
    • Testicular biopsies were performed for further investigation.

    Findings:

    • Testicular biopsies identified bilharzia ova within the interstitial tissue of both patients.
    • Inhibited spermatogenesis was observed in conjunction with the parasitic ova.
    • This specific association between bilharzia ova and azoospermia in primary sterility is novel.

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    Implications:

    • Highlights a potential parasitic cause of male infertility.
    • Suggests the need for considering schistosomiasis in the etiological diagnosis of azoospermia.
    • Underscores the importance of parasitic infection screening in infertile populations.