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Impact of bacteriospermia on sperm DNA fragmentation: a narrative review

This review by Jun Ho Lee and Min Chul Cho, published in Translational Andrology and Urology in 2026, examines the scientific literature concerning bacteriospermia and sperm DNA fragmentation.

The article focuses on the relationship between bacterial presence in semen and sperm DNA integrity, contributing to broader research in reproductive biology, andrology, and male fertility.

🔬 Key Focus

• Bacteriospermia and sperm DNA integrity
• Sperm DNA fragmentation
• Possible biological mechanisms
• Implications for male reproductive health
• Future research directions

📚 DOI: 10.21037/tau-2026-1-0135
🔎 Source: PubMed Control

Understanding the relationship between infection-related factors and sperm DNA integrity may contribute to advancing research in reproductive biology and fertility science.

🌐 Read the full paper: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC13263874/

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