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. 2016 Jul;39(3):206-209.

Bacterial agents as a cause of infertility in humans

Melania Ruggeri  1 , Sara Cannas  1 , Marina Cubeddu  1 , Paola Molicotti  1 , Gennarina Laura Piras  2 , Salvatore Dessole  2 , Stefania Zanetti  1
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Bacterial agents as a cause of infertility in humans

Melania Ruggeri et al. New Microbiol. 2016 Jul.
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Abstract

Infertility is a problem affecting almost 15% of couples. There are many causes for this condition, among which urogenital bacterial infections seem to play an important role. Many studies have explained the mechanisms by which bacteria cause infertility both in men and women. Therefore we undertook this study to evaluate the presence of genito-urinary infections in infertile couples who sought counselling to investigate their condition. Microbiological analysis was performed on semen and vaginal/cervical samples of both partners of each couple. The percentage of individuals affected by a urogenital bacterial infection was between 14 and 20%. More significantly, most of the species isolated both in men and women have been described in the literature as potential causes of infertility.

Keywords: Bacteria; Infertility; Urogenital infection.

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