The detrimental effects of Zika virus (ZIKV) infection on mouse testicular functions have
reminded a viral threat to male fertility. A broad range of virus families has tropism for male …

Infectious agents can impair various important human functions, including reproduction.
Bacteria, fungi, viruses and parasites are able to interfere with the reproductive function in …

This review describes the various viruses identified in the semen and reproductive tracts of
mammals (including humans), their distribution in tissues and fluids, their possible cell …

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the prevalence of herpes simplex virus (HSV), cytomegalovirus
(CMV), and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) in the semen of men with fertility problems. DESIGN: A …

Viral infections have been a part of human existence to date, though viruses have posed a
huge threat with various outbreaks lately. These threats are associated with reproductive …

Viral infections have haunted humankind since times immemorial. Overpopulation,
globalization, and extensive deforestation have created an ideal environment for a viral …

In more than half of infertile men, the cause of their infertility is unknown. Several studies
revealed the role of viral infections in male infertility. The aim of the present study was to …

It is counterintuitive that sexual transmission of herpes simplex virus (HSV) more commonly
results from contact during a short episode of asymptomatic shedding than from contact with …

Presently marketed vaginal barrier agents are cytotoxic and damage the vaginal epithelium
and natural vaginal flora with frequent use. Novel noncytotoxic agents are needed to protect …

BACKGROUND: The effect of viral particles on the motility of human sperm and the
relationship between sperm and virus are of importance particularly in assisted fertilizations …