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Seroepidemiology of Treponema pallidum, Mycoplasma hominis, and Ureaplasma urealyticum in fertility treatment-seeking patients in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

J Infect Public Health

January 2024

Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates; Zayed Center for Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain, United Arab Emirates. Electronic address:

Article Synopsis
  • The study focused on the presence of three genital pathogens (Treponema pallidum, Ureaplasma urealyticum, and Mycoplasma hominis) in patients seeking fertility treatment in Abu Dhabi, highlighting their potential impact on fertility.
  • A total of 308 patients were surveyed, revealing that 53% tested positive for at least one pathogen, with Mycoplasma hominis being the most commonly found.
  • The findings indicated that lower education levels and unemployment were associated with higher seroprevalence rates, suggesting a need for better awareness and screening of genital pathogens among these populations.
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Characterization of Fertility Clinic Attendees in the Abu Dhabi Emirate, United Arab Emirates: A Cross-Sectional Study.

Int J Environ Res Public Health

January 2023

Institute of Public Health, College of Medicine and Health Sciences, United Arab Emirates University, Al Ain P.O. Box 17666, United Arab Emirates.

Article Synopsis
  • The study examined primary and secondary infertility in patients from fertility clinics in Abu Dhabi, UAE, focusing on factors linked to primary infertility.
  • Out of 928 patients, a significant percentage were overweight or obese, and secondary infertility was found to be more prevalent (62.5%) compared to primary infertility (37.5%).
  • Key factors associated with primary infertility included younger age, non-overweight status, marriage duration of ≤5 years, and certain health conditions, while preventable risk factors like obesity and smoking were noted among attendees.
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