[Infection and infertility]
- PMID: 27335094
- DOI: 10.1007/s00120-016-0151-0
[Infection and infertility]
Abstract
Background: Infections in the urogenital tract are accepted causes of male infertility. Epidemiologic data indicate 6-10 % of all males undergoing andrological work-up for infertility having an infectious etiology.
Topics: This review gives a comprehensive overview on the most important urogenital tract infections (prostatitis, epididymitis, orchitis, male accessory gland infection-MAGI) and the impact on fertility. In males suffering infertility, evidence is also presented regarding an infectious etiology.
Keywords: Azoospermia; Epididymitis; Orchitis; Prostatitis; Urogenital tract infections.
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