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Identification and characterization of anaerobic bacteria in human semen: A retrospective study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This study analyzed retrospectively 291 semen samples, identifying diverse anaerobic bacteria, mainly Prevotella (49 % of all isolates), Veillonella, and Peptoniphilus. Most isolates were susceptible to amoxicillin/clavulanic acid, suggesting its therapeutic potential in male infertility. Resistance to metronidazole was observed in Peptoniphilus, Veillonella, and Propionimicrobium, while Bacteroides exhibited resistance to benzylpenicillin.

Source: Anaerobe

DOI: 10.1016/j.anaerobe.2025.102977

Authors: Marek Kwaśniewski, Tomasz M. Karpiński

Institution: Poznan University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive tract infections research

Subfield: Microbiology

Field: Immunology and Microbiology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,350