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ReviewVirology journal2024

Correlation between viral infections in male semen and infertility: a literature review.

Yan Guo, Yunhua Dong, Runzi Zheng, Jiacong Yan, Weiyuan Li, Ya Xu, Xuelan Yan, Yunmei Ke, Yantao Li, Lifeng Xiang

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Review in Virology journal, 2024. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 9 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

9 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

10 authors.

Yan Guo *Department of Reproductive Gynecology, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.ORCID 0009-0009-2971-4537
Yunhua Dong *Department of Reproductive Medicine, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Runzi ZhengDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Jiacong YanDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Weiyuan LiDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Ya XuDepartment of Clinical Laboratory, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Xuelan YanDepartment of Reproductive Gynecology, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yunmei KeDepartment of Reproductive Gynecology, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Yantao LiDepartment of Reproductive Gynecology, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China.
Lifeng XiangDepartment of Reproductive Medicine, NHC Key Laboratory of Healthy Birth and Birth Defect Prevention in Western China, the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province, Kunming, Yunnan, China. xlflotus@aliyun.com.

Funding

Kunming University of Science and Technology & the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province Joint Special Project on Medical Research KUST-KH2022003ZNational Key Research and Development Program of China 2021YFA0805703Open project of Clinical Medical Research Center of the First People's Hospital of Yunnan Province 2022YJZX-FC16Yunnan Major Scientific and Technological Projects 202302AA310044Yunnan Provincial Young and Middle-aged Academic and Technical Leaders Reserve Talents Program 202305AC160022
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Infertility affects approximately one-sixth of couples globally, with the incidence of male infertility steadily increasing. However, our understanding of the impact of viral infections on fertility remains limited. This review consolidates findings from previous studies, outlining 40 viruses identified in human semen and summarizing their key characteristics, modes of transmission, and their effects on both the reproductive and endocrine systems. Furthermore, it elucidates potential pathogenic mechanisms and treatment prospects of viruses strongly associated with male infertility. This synthesis will enhance our comprehension of how viral infections influence male reproductive health, offering valuable insights for future research as well as the diagnosis and treatment of infectious infertility.

Indexed as

Infertility, MaleSemenVirus DiseasesHumansMaleVirusesInfectionInfertilityReproductionSemenSexual transmissionVirus

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PMID39080728
PMCPMC11290048

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