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Cell-mediated immunity to spermatozoa was detected in vitro 6–18 months after vasectomy in the rabbit. The autoimmunity was accompanied by aspermatogenic orchitis in the testes and epididymides.
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Acknowledgments. We acknowledge the financial support of the Australian Research Grants Committee and the Australian and Kenyan Governments for support through the Australian Development Assistance Bureau.
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Tumboh-Oeri, A.G., Roberts, T.K. Immunological and morphological consequences of vasectomy in the rabbit. Experientia 35, 675–676 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01960393
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