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Culture of Semen

Infection with Mycoplasma has been suggested as a possible cause of infertility in men. Physicians may obtain cultures for this infectious agent if no other cause for infertility can be determined. 

Mycoplasma infection may be associated with decreased sperm motility, the production of antisperm antibodies and abnormal ovum penetration. Controlled clinical studies are required to specifically determine any link between Mycoplasma infection and infertility in males. 

Mycoplasma can be treated with antibiotic therapy.



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