Demonstration of Chlamydia trachomatis IgG antibodies in the male partner of the infertile couple is correlated with a reduced likelihood of achieving pregnancy

作者: Annika Idahl , Jens Boman , Urban Kumlin , Jan I Olofsson

DOI: 10.1093/HUMREP/DEH155

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摘要: BACKGROUND: The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence Chlamydia trachomatis among both men and women seeking help at an infertility clinic, prospectively follow effe ...

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