HPV Infection Affects Male Fertility, High-Risk Strains Linked To Sperm Death, Says Study

The researchers noted that the high-risk strains are more prevalent compared to low-risk strains and pose a greater threat to sperm quality, causing more sperm death (Credit: Image by Freepik)

Human papillomavirus (HPV), a common sexually transmitted infection, particularly high-risk strains, has been linked to sperm death that may impact male fertility, a new study revealed.

The low-risk strains of HPV are linked to benign genital warts in both men and women, while the high-risk strains are known to cause cervical cancer in women, with around 95% of cervical cancer cases resulting from HPV infection.