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المستخلص
Infertility is defined as failure to conceive after one year of marriage of regular intercourse without the use of contraception. It affects 10–15% of all couples. The female partner infertility is responsible for 50% of the causes, while male partner infertility is the primary diagnosis in approximately 25% of cases and contributes to a further 15–25% of the remaining cases. The infertility in couples remains unexplained in approximately 10-20% of cases. (Hare and Thin , 2005) Genital infection is a documented cause of infertility,and Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common organism implicated in this regard. It is sexually transmitted with worldwide prevalence. But current researches, screening, and treatment are focused on females, and the burden of disease and infertility sequelae is considered to be a predominantly female problem. (Horn et al ; 2004). Thus, the importance of this pathogen in male genital tract infection often is underrated. Furthermore, the proportion of male partners of infertile couples with evidence of a Chlamydia infection is greater than that documented in the general population (Kelly, 2008). Theoretically the prevalence of chlamydial infection, is similar in males and females. Furthermore, a role for this pathogen in the development of male urethritis, epididymitis, and orchitis is widely accepted. The diagnostic assessment should begin with clinical evaluation of both partners involved in the initial workup. Because the majority of patients with chlamydial infection are asymptomatic, they might not seek