Dirofilaria repens Testicular Infection in Child, Italy
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DOI: 10.3201/eid2812.220424
Abstract: Testicular Dirofilaria repens infection was identified and confirmed by sequence analysis in a child in northeastern Italy. Because human dirofilariasis is emerging in southern and eastern Europe, this parasitic infection should be considered in the… read more here.
Keywords: repens testicular; infection; testicular infection; dirofilaria repens ... See more keywords
Viral Disruption of Blood–Testis Barrier Precedes Testicular Infection
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DOI: 10.3390/v17060747
Abstract: Several viruses have demonstrated the potential for infecting the human male genital tract, leading to potential host pathologic consequences and sexual transmission. Despite the testes being an immune-privileged niche of the body, viruses like Zika,… read more here.
Keywords: testis barrier; barrier; blood testis; testicular infection ... See more keywords