title: Temporary impairment of semen quality following recent acute fever.
abstract: The impact of an acute fever on semen variables is unclear. This paper reports negative effects and recovery of the sperm quality in a man who had an acute fever of 38°-39°C, due to a throat infection. The study evaluated the sperm quality in semen specimens collected, as follows: 1) one month before the fever; 2) 1-day after the fever; 3) 20 days after antimicrobial therapy. The first and third specimens were quite similar for all semen parameters. However, the second specimen showed unexpected results: not only a decrease in the sperm count, but also an increase of small-head sperm. This study aims to discuss this finding's implications for clinical and laboratory practice.
authors: Lisa Andrology Lab, Clipar & Life Laboratories Division, Petrópolis, RJ, Brazil. lisalabrescenter@gmail.com
authors: Fernando Tadeu
authors: FT
authors: Andrade-Rocha
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005334:Fever / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000473:pathology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D055101:Semen Analysis; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents