PCR-based laboratory diagnostics for urologists and andrologists
Diagnosing male urogenital infections, analyzing UGT microflora, identifying possible causes of reproductive dysfunction.
Laboratory diagnostics for urologists and andrologists: PCR-based analysis of microbiota and urogenital tract infections in men
Modern urology and andrology require the use of laboratory diagnostic methods to accurately and timely determine the etiology of various conditions. PCR diagnostics holds an important place in andrologist’s practice, allowing the doctor to assess the microbiota balance in the urogenital tract, as well as to detect sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).Real-time PCR method is not only an accessible tool for accurate pathogen detection and analysis of UGT microbiota, but also for genetic testing.
Male urogenital tract microbiota
Male UGT microbiota plays an important role in maintaining reproductive health. An imbalance of the microbiota can cause a variety of health issues, including prostatitis, urethritis and other urogenital diseases.With the help of PCR testing, the doctor can determine the composition of UGT microbiota, identify any possible abnormalities and prescribe the necessary treatment to rectify them. This diagnostic method has high clinical significance, as it detects even those types of microorganisms that are difficult or impossible to detect using other methods.
UGT infections in men
Male urogenital tract infections can lead to severe complications, including inflammatory processes in the prostate and urethra, epididymitis and infertility.Among the most common pathogens detectable by PCR are chlamydia, mycoplasmas, ureaplasmas and gonococci. High sensitivity of PCR diagnostics makes it possible to identify these pathogens in a timely manner and prescribe etiotropic treatment.
Genetic causes of infertility
Genetic factors are responsible for up to 50% of severe spermatogenesis disorders. Deletions in the azoospermia factor (AZF) locus account for roughly 15% of such cases. Molecular genetic methods are the recommended tool for detecting microdeletions in this locus. The use of real-time PCR to identify microdeletions in the AZF locus makes it possible to diagnose male factor infertility during pregnancy planning and decide on the use of assisted reproductive technologies.Our research
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GeneticsThe determination of AZF locus deletions is intended to identify microdeletions of the Y chromosome associated with azoospermia.
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Herpesvirus infectionsFast and accurate PCR diagnostics of the main herpes viruses makes it possible to detect infection at an earlier stage of the disease than the serological examination method.
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Microbiota research
Androflor® is a comprehensive real—time PCR-based study to assess the state of the microbiota of the male urogenital tract and identify STIs.
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Papillomavirus infectionThe PCR study allows for the typing and quantification of specific types of virus, which is widely used for the prevention and diagnosis of HPV-associated cancers.
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Urogenital infectionsPCR diagnostics allows you to quickly and accurately identify the causative agent of infection, which is especially important for timely initiation of treatment and prevention of possible complications.
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