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What does a semen culture check for? can it see a ureaplasma infection?
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Bacteria: Semen cultures check for bacterial infections in the prostate and seminal vesicles. Ureaplasm is a tough bug to culture and is often in the urethra incidentally.
Answered 1/5/2019
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Limited: In my experience and opinion, there is little value to culturing semen. Most cases of prostatitis are diagnosed by history and physical examination. As a urologist, I have not utilized a semen culture for any purpose in 20 years.
Answered 3/1/2014
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