Impact of Mycoplasma and Chlamydia infections on male reproduction.
- Author:
Jia-Xiong WANG
1
;
Yi-Chao SHI
1
Author Information
1. Center for Reproduction and Genetics, Suzhou Municipal Hospital Affiliated to Nanjing Medical University, Suzhou, Jiangsu 215002, China.
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
Mycoplasma;
Chlamydia;
nucleic acid test;
male infertility
- MeSH:
Chlamydia Infections;
complications;
Humans;
Infertility, Male;
microbiology;
Male;
Mycoplasma;
Mycoplasma Infections;
complications;
Reproductive Tract Infections;
Spermatozoa;
microbiology;
Urethritis;
complications;
microbiology
- From:
National Journal of Andrology
2017;23(2):183-188
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Infertility can be attributed to reproductive tract infections (RTI), most commonly nongonococcal urethritis, mainly including Mycoplasma and Chlamydia infections, which may directly or indirectly damage spermatozoa and spermatogenic cells. In addition, a series of immune responses caused by such infections are also associated with male infertility. Methods for the clinical detection of these microbial infections are being constantly improved for more specific and precise control over the impact of Mycoplasma and Chlamydia infections on male fertility.
