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July 12, 2025Quality in SportOpen Access

The Role of Microbial Factors in the Pathogenesis of Male Infertility: A Literature Review

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PRPiotr RzyczniokARAneta RasińskaWRWeronika Rasińska

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Overview

Literature review highlights the role of microbial communities in sperm quality and inflammation in the urogenital tract.

Key Points

  • Infertile semen shows a shift from protective Gram-positive bacteria to opportunistic pathogens like E. coli.
  • Pathogens can lead to sperm agglutination and oxidative DNA damage, impacting sperm health.
  • Chronic inflammation in the urogenital tract can disrupt spermatogenesis and immune balance.
  • Understanding microbial roles may enhance approaches to address male infertility in clinical settings.

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Rzyczniok et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/689a02afe6551bb0af8cbefdhttps://doi.org/10.12775/qs.2025.43.61402
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