Detecting viral infection of germ cells, useful e.g. for isolating ova or sperm suitable for in vitro fertilization and for detecting male infertility

摘要

Detecting virus infection of germ cells comprising preparing a sample containing at least one germ cell, determining if this is infected by at least one type of virus, and determining, on the basis of any viral infection detected, if the cells and/or the sample are capable of fertilization, is new.