Bacterea present in sperm analysis

If no sperm are found in your semen or if the count is extremely low, we may use a blood sample to evaluate hormone levels FSH, LH, free testosterone, and total testosterone and prolactin. Test Overview A semen analysis measures how much semen a man produces. Abstract Background Although artificial insemination AI was developed as a means of controlling disease transmission, pathogens can still be transmitted to females in semen used for AI. PSA is a screening test for prostate cancer. Fertility and Sterility. Others hold the view that the presence of an elevated number of WBC may be associated with infection or inflammation of the accessory glands 6 and that the unfavorable effect on spermatozoa of hydrogen peroxide secreted by peroxidase-positive WBC has clearly been proven 6.

Lack of correlation between positive semen cultures and sperm characteristics may be indicative of early or mild subclinical infection. Bacteriospermia is the presence of bacteria in the semen. Elevated amount of white blood cells in semen may be associated with the presence of bacteria in semen bacteriospermia , genital or urinary tract infections, which could cause pain, alterations in accessory sex gland functions, tubal occlusion and fertility problem including decreased sperm motility and count. However, seminal leukocyte concentrations were negatively correlated with percentages of motile sperm and normal sperm morphology. Objective: To examine results of semen culture in a population of infertile men with asymptomatic leukocytospermia, and to determine the correlation between culture results and sperm characteristics in these patients. In a state of inflammation, the white blood cell count in the semen is elevated and may affect sperm quality.

However, the results of more recent studies suggest that leukocytes negatively impact on semen quality as a result of the presence of reactive oxygen species ROS , which are primarily produced by leukocytes. Lack of correlation between positive semen cultures and sperm characteristics may be indicative of early or mild subclinical infection. ROS are highly reactive molecules that cause damage to various cell components, most importantly to DNA and cell membrane. In support of this finding, Lackner et al. Genital tract infection Infectious agents can interfere with the reproductive function in both sexes.