[HTML][HTML] High risk of temporary alteration of semen parameters after recent acute febrile illness

M Sergerie, R Mieusset, F Croute, M Daudin, L Bujan - Fertility and sterility, 2007 - Elsevier
OBJECTIVE: To report parameters in semen samples and sperm deoxyribonucleic acid
integrity in a fertile volunteer presenting a 2-day fever of 39°–40° C. DESIGN: Case report.
SETTING: University-affiliated teaching hospital. INTERVENTION (S): None. PATIENT (S):
Semen samples from a fertile volunteer of proven fertility were obtained and analyzed before
the febrile illness episode and at days 15, 37, 58, 79, and> 180 after the fever. MAIN
OUTCOME MEASURE (S): Semen parameters (total sperm count, motility a+ b, and vitality) …