Ureaplasma urealyticum infection induced the production of calculus in urinary and reproductive system of male rats
- VernacularTitle:溶脲脲原体感染导致大鼠泌尿道形成结石
- Author:
Yong WANG
;
Xiaodong HAN
;
Yayi HOU
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Ureaplasma urealyticum;
Calculus;
Male rat
- From:
Journal of Medical Postgraduates
2004;0(02):-
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate affection of ureaplasma urealyticum (UU) infection on the production of calculus of the urinary and reproductive system in male rat. Methods:Sprogue-dawley(SD) rats were infected with UU4 (serotype 4) through repeated natural sexual intercourses for 8 weeks. The urinary and reproductive system were detected . Results:Twelve point five percents of rate infected with UU had soft calculus in urinary tracts, while 27.5 percents of rate infected with UU had soft or hard calculus. Conclusion: Infection with UU may lead to the production of calculus in urinary and reproductive system in male rats
