Role of mycoplasma in male infertility.
We trace the evidence-based evolution of ureaplasmal male infertility as an established clinical entity. We review epidemiology data, possible pathogenic mechanisms of Ureaplasma urealyticum in infertility, and the results of isolation studies and therapeutic trials. Future developments are outlined.
Abdulrazzak
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Department of Microbiology, College of Medicine, University of Basra, Basra, Iraq.
Bakr
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D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001706:Biopsy; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology*; D008297:Male; D008826:Microbial Sensitivity Tests; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction; D011159:Population Surveillance; D012307:Risk Factors; D012703:Serotyping; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D016869:Ureaplasma Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D016990:Ureaplasma urealyticum / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics / Q000472:pathogenicity
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents