# Semen microbiota are dramatically altered in men with abnormal sperm parameters

*PRI Rank #11 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Sperm and Testicular Function Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #11 |
| 18m citations | 22 |
| Journal | Scientific Reports |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1038/s41598-024-51686-4 |
| Corresponding authors | Sriram V. Eleswarapu |
| Institution | University of California, United States |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Sperm and Testicular Function Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/sperm-and-testicular-function/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1038/s41598-024-51686-4](https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-51686-4)

## Topics

semen microbiome · abnormal sperm parameters · sperm motility · sperm concentration · Lactobacillus iners · Pseudomonas stutzeri · Pseudomonas fluorescens · Pseudomonas putida · next generation sequencing · ANCOM-BC · canonical correlational analysis · differential abundance testing · semen analysis · male fertility · microbial community profiling

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