What approximate portion of men develop infertility following a mumps infection?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
In reviewing the literature, 25% is the number that comes up for males post puberty. The mechanism is one of antibodies being produced against germ cells, impacting spermatogenesis.
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at Christus Trinity Clinic That is very helpful, thank you. Do you recall if ...
at Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center I think it's a bit lower than 25%. The literature ...
That is very helpful, thank you. Do you recall if ...
I think it's a bit lower than 25%. The literature ...