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[Asymptomatic bacteriospermia in men in infertile families]
Abstract:
Bacteriological research of sperm has been done in 160 asymptomatic men from infertile families. A tendency of greater frequency of pathogenetic microorganisms is seen in persons with infringed inseminated capability, but the difference with the control group is not significant. The increased quantity of leucocytes in the sperm of asymptomatic men is not compulsory connected with pathological bacteriological find. The limited diagnostic value of routine microbiological research of sperm in men without symptoms of genital infection has been discussed.
Insights
Routine sperm bacteriological research in asymptomatic men from infertile families showed no significant difference in pathogen frequency. Increased sperm leukocytes in these men do not necessarily indicate bacterial infection, limiting the diagnostic value of routine testing.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Microbiology
- Reproductive Medicine
Background:
- Infertility affects numerous men, and the role of asymptomatic infections is under investigation.
- Sperm analysis is crucial for diagnosing male infertility, including microbiological assessments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the diagnostic value of routine sperm bacteriological research in asymptomatic men from infertile families.
- To determine the correlation between sperm leukocytes and bacterial findings in this population.
Main Methods:
- Bacteriological analysis of sperm samples was performed.
- 160 asymptomatic men from infertile families were included in the study.
- Comparison was made with a control group.
Main Results:
- A trend towards higher pathogen frequency was observed in men with impaired fertility, but this was not statistically significant.
- Elevated leukocyte counts in sperm did not consistently correlate with positive bacteriological findings.
- Routine microbiological examination of sperm showed limited diagnostic value in asymptomatic men.
Conclusions:
- Routine sperm bacteriological testing has limited utility in asymptomatic men from infertile families.
- Leukocyte presence in sperm does not automatically imply a bacterial infection in this context.
- Further research may be needed to identify more effective diagnostic markers for subclinical infections in infertile males.