Correlation between viral infections in male semen and infertility: a literature review

Abstract Infertility affects approximately one-sixth of couples globally, with the incidence of male infertility steadily increasing. However, our understanding of the impact of viral infections on fertility remains limited. This review consolidates findings from previous studies, outlining 40 virus...

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Published in:	Virology Journal
Main Authors:	Yan Guo, Yunhua Dong, Runzi Zheng, Jiacong Yan, Weiyuan Li, Ya Xu, Xuelan Yan, Yunmei Ke, Yantao Li, Lifeng Xiang
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2024-07-01
Subjects:	Virus Semen Infection Infertility Reproduction Sexual transmission
Online Access:	https://doi.org/10.1186/s12985-024-02431-w

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