After trying to conceive for a year, a couple consults an infertility specialist. When obtaining a history from the husband, nurse Jenny inquires about childhood infectious diseases. Which childhood infectious disease most significantly affects male fertility?
a. Chickenpox
b. Measles
c. Mumps
d. Scarlet fever
Answer C.
Mumps is the most significant childhood infectious disease affecting male fertility. Chickenpox, measles, and scarlet fever don’t affect male fertility.
a. Chickenpox
b. Measles
c. Mumps
d. Scarlet fever
Answer C.
Mumps is the most significant childhood infectious disease affecting male fertility. Chickenpox, measles, and scarlet fever don’t affect male fertility.