Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum are detected in semen after washing before assisted reproductive technology procedures

C L Knox; John A Allan; Janet M Allan; W R Edirisinghe; D Stenzel; F A Lawrence; D M Purdie; Peter Timms

doi:10.1016/S0015-0282(03)01125-7

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Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum are detected in semen after washing before assisted reproductive technology procedures

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Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum are detected in semen after washing before assisted reproductive technology procedures

C L Knox, John A Allan, Janet M Allan, W R Edirisinghe, D Stenzel, F A Lawrence, D M Purdie and Peter Timms

Fertility and Sterility, Vol.80(4), pp.921-929

2003

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/S0015-0282(03)01125-7

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Abstract

ureaplasma parvum

ureaplasma urealyticum

semen

washed semen

reproductive technology

adherence

spermatozoa motility

Objective: To investigate the prevalence of ureaplasmas in semen and washed semen and to explore their effect on semen andrology variables. Design: Prospective study. Setting: In vitro fertilization (IVF) unit of a private hospital. Patient(s): Three hundred forty-three men participating in an assisted reproductive technology (ART) treatment cycle. Main Outcome Measure(s): The prevalence of ureaplasmas in semen and washed semen tested by culture, polymerase chain reaction assays, and indirect immunofluorescent antibody assays. Result(s): Ureaplasmas were detected in 73 of 343 (22%) semen samples and 29 of 343 (8.5%) washed semen samples. Ureaplasmas adherent to the surface of spermatozoa were demonstrated by indirect immunofluorescent antibody testing. Ureplasma parvum serovar 6 (36.6%) and U. urealyticum (30%) were the most prevalent isolates in washed semen. A comparison of the semen andrology variables of washed semen ureaplasma positive and negative groups demonstrated a lower proportion of nonmotile sperm in men ureaplasma positive for washed semen. Conclusion(s): Ureaplasmas are not always removed from semen by a standard ART washing procedure and can remain adherent to the surface of spermatozoa. © 2003 by American Society for Reproductive Medicine.

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Title: Ureaplasma parvum and Ureaplasma urealyticum are detected in semen after washing before assisted reproductive technology procedures
Authors: C L Knox (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
John A Allan (Author) - Wesley Hospital
Janet M Allan (Author) - Wesley Hospital
W R Edirisinghe (Author) - Wesley Hospital
D Stenzel (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
F A Lawrence (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
D M Purdie (Author) - Queensland Institute of Medical Research
Peter Timms (Author) - Queensland University of Technology
Publication details: Fertility and Sterility, Vol.80(4), pp.921-929
Publisher: Elsevier Inc.
Date published: 2003
DOI: 10.1016/S0015-0282(03)01125-7
ISSN: 0015-0282
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; Centre for Bioinnovation
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99450010802621
Output Type: Journal article

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