ArticleIranian journal of microbiology2018
Study of seminal infection among an infertile male population in Qom, Iran, and its effect on sperm quality.
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- The possible pathogenic mechanisms of microorganisms in infertility: a narrative review.Archives of microbiology · 2025Review
- State-of-the-art approaches in the investigation of human seminal bacteriome using metagenomic methods.Frontiers in reproductive health · 2025Review
- Unraveling the Intricacies of the Seminal Microbiome and Its Impact on Human Fertility.Biology · 2024Review
- Microbial Dysbiosis and Male Infertility: Understanding the Impact and Exploring Therapeutic Interventions.Journal of personalized medicine · 2023Review
- Viruses, bacteria and parasites: infection of the male genital tract and fertility.Basic and clinical andrology · 2023Review
- Ejaculatory Abstinence Affects the Sperm Quality in Normozoospermic Men-How Does the Seminal Bacteriome Respond?International journal of molecular sciences · 2023Article
- Possible Implications of Bacteriospermia on the Sperm Quality, Oxidative Characteristics, and Seminal Cytokine Network in Normozoospermic Men.International journal of molecular sciences · 2022Article
- Role of Infection and Leukocytes in Male Infertility.Advances in experimental medicine and biology · 2022Article
- The Microbiome, an Important Factor That Is Easily Overlooked in Male Infertility.Frontiers in microbiology · 2022Review
- [Prevalence of male infertility in a university hospital in Morocco].The Pan African medical journal · 2021Article
- Long-term consequences of sexually transmitted infections on men's sexual function: A systematic review.Arab journal of urology · 2021Review
- Potential Pathogenic Bacteria in Seminal Microbiota of Patients with Different Types of Dysspermatism.Scientific reports · 2020Article
- The Impact of Bacteriospermia on Semen Parameters Among Infertile Egyptian Men: A Case-Control Study.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
BACKGROUND AND
objectivesThere are very few analysis tools to examine seminal fluid specimens, so bacterial infections on male infertility has always been the subject of discussion. These infectious processes lead to deterioration of spermatogenesis, impairment of sperm function, and/or obstruction of the seminal tract. In this study, we aimed at determining the role of bacterial infection on semen parameters including motility, count and normal morphology in infertile male patients. MATERIALS AND
methodsIn this cohort study, 150 infertile males having abnormal semen parameters (study group) and 150 healthy fertile males (control group) were included. A total of 300 semen samples were collected after 3 to 5 days of sexual abstinence. Volume, pH, concentration, normal morphology, and motility were evaluated. Samples were seeded using a calibrated loop on agar and EMB plates, which were incubated overnight. The microorganisms were identified by Gram staining technique, catalase and coagulase tests.
resultsThe prevalence of seminal infection among infertile males in Qom was 21%. Among these infected samples 61.9%, 14.28%, 14.28% and 9.25% were contaminated with
conclusionSperm bacterial contamination is quite frequent and could contribute to the deterioration of the sperm quality of infertile males.
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