Anthrax Vaccine does not affect semen Parameters, Embryo Quality, or Pregnancy Outcome in Couples with a Vaccinated Male Military Service Member

Abstract

Anthrax vaccination has been used in an effort to prevent infection should anthrax be used as a biological weapon, and widespread use has been considered in the event of another anthrax attack on American soil, but the long-term impact of anthrax vaccination on reproductive outcome is unknown. We found that exposure to the anthrax vaccine by males who were undergoing assisted reproduction did not negatively impact semen parameters, fertilization rate, embryo quality, or clinical pregnancy rates.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2005
Accession Number
ADA495923

Entities

People

  • Aidita James
  • Brett Reggio
  • Cynthia Murdock
  • Darshana Naik
  • Donna Hoover
  • Kerry Polson
  • Lynnette Scott
  • Ruben Alvero
  • Sasha Hennessey
  • Stephanie Hosid

Organizations

  • Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

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Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Active Duty
  • Biological Weapons
  • Databases
  • Embryos
  • Fertility
  • Health
  • Infertility
  • Information Science
  • Medical Personnel
  • Pregnancy
  • Public Health
  • Reproduction Techniques
  • United States
  • Vaccination
  • Vaccines

Readers

  • Economics
  • Immunology
  • Women's Health and Cancer Risk Research: African American Women and Pregnancy Outcomes.

Technology Areas

  • Biotechnology
  • Biotechnology - Bioremediation