Semen human papillomavirus (HPV) shedding in males: frequency, clinical significance, and reproductive outcomes—literature review

Abstract Background The interest in the HPV status of the male has risen after the discovery of HPV shedding in the semen. To date, there is no consensus on the true prevalence of male HPV infection, yet there is a rising body of evidence suggesting that male HPV infection might negatively affect th...

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Main Authors: Mokhamad Zhaffal, Anastasia Salame
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2023-03-01
Series:Middle East Fertility Society Journal
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43043-023-00131-z