Interference of human spermatozoal motility and spermatozoal agglutination by Candida albicans.
Human spermatozoa were exposed to concentrations of 10(2) to 10(7) organisms per ml. Candida albicans. A subsequent striking decrease in spermatozoal motility and significant agglutination were observed. The possible role of mycotic genital tract infections in human infertility is considered.
D002176:Candida albicans; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000209:etiology; D008297:Male; D011247:Pregnancy; D012965:Sodium Chloride / Q000494:pharmacology; D013073:Sperm Agglutination / Q000187:drug effects; D013081:Sperm Motility / Q000187:drug effects
D012965:Sodium Chloride