MACROPHAGES IN SEMEN ARE INDICATIVE OF CHRONIC EPIDIDYMAL INFECTION

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作者
HAIDL, G
机构
[1] Department of Dermatology and Andrology, University of Giessen
来源
ARCHIVES OF ANDROLOGY | 1990年 / 25卷 / 01期
关键词
Epididymis; Flagella; Genital infection; Infection; Macrophages; Male infertility; Sperm;
D O I
10.3109/01485019008987587
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R69 [泌尿科学(泌尿生殖系疾病)];
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摘要
Chronic unspecific genital infections cause unexplained male fertility disorders. The andrologist in clinical practice is referred to the significance of macrophages in the seminal fluid and to an abnormal staining of the spermatozoal flagella during the Papanicolaou' and Shorr' techniques. These two criteria may be helpful in diagnosing chronic unspecific genital infection and in differentiating chronic epididymal inflammation from chronic prostatitis, whereas the influence of bacteria is still controversial. © 1990 Informa UK Ltd All rights reserved: reproduction in whole or part not permitted.
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