Association of human papillomavirus infection with seminal parameters, anti-sperm antibody, and sperm DNA integrity in Korean men: A preliminary study

The observed HPV prevalence was higher than previously reported in Korean studies. This preliminary investigation suggests a potential association between HPV infection and reductions in sperm concentration and total sperm numbers, although causality cannot be inferred. Given the small sample size, especially the limited number of HPV-positive cases, larger studies are required to clarify the precise role of HPV infection in male infertility.