[Detection of human papillomavirus types 16 and 18 in semen samples from patients in an assisted reproduction program].

Background: The infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) represents a serious health problem in the world. This is because are associated with cervical cancer development in when HPV of high-risk type 16 and 18 are involved. A genital infection by these virus types are normally asymptomatic in the male and an infection to sexual partner is possible.