Interference of human spermatozoal motility by trichomonas vaginalis.
Human spermatozoa were exposed to concentrations of live Trichomonas vaginalis varying from 10(4) to 10(7) organisms per ml. A striking decrease in spermatozoal motility ensued. The possible role of trichomoniasis in human reproductive failure is considered.
D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D013081:Sperm Motility; D014247:Trichomonas Vaginitis / Q000150:complications; D014246:Trichomonas vaginalis