Presentation
At present this can only be achieved by submitting all young men with acute epididymitis to full microbiological investigation. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Entire Body System
- Fever
A 74-year-old Japanese man was admitted to our hospital due to repeated right scrotal swelling and high fever with pneumaturia. A diagnosis of the right acute epididymitis was made. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Infection of the Salivary and Lacrimal Glands 65 10 Deep Neck Infections 73 PART III 77 11 Conjunctivitis 79 12 Keratitis 87 Keratitis Isolates 19932006 88 13 Iritis 97 14 Retinitis 103 15 Endophthalmitis 109 16 Periocular Infections 117 PART IV 121 17 Fever [books.google.de]
– Heavy cough, dry at the beginning then becoming productive – Low-grade fever – No tachypnoea, no dyspnoea – On pulmonary auscultation: bronchial wheezing – Fever: paracetamol PO (Chapter 1). – Keep the patient hydrated, humidify air (with a bowl of [medicalguidelines.msf.org]
Despite this change his pain, swelling, and leukocytosis of 14.2 persisted and the patient continued to have low grade fevers on hospital day 6. [hindawi.com]
- Perineal Pain
fever, perineal pain, urinary frequency, urinary urgency or painful/burning urination (from infection of the prostate, called prostatitis); fever and flank pain (from infection of the kidney, called pyelonephritis ). [brandywineuc.com]
If patients present with prostatitis-like symptoms (eg, perineal pain/discomfort), consideration may be given to proceeding with lower urinary tract localization studies, such as the Meares-Stamey four-glass test16 or the simpler pre- and post-massage [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
- Candidiasis
VAGINAL CANDIDIASIS (“THRUSH”, MONILIA, YEAST) The yeast like organisms that cause candidiasis is very common and normally is in the vagina as well as the mouth and in the intestines of most people. Candida is not an actual STD. [schoolworkhelper.net]
Other rare infections (eg, brucellosis, [21] coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, cytomegalovirus [CMV], candidiasis, CMV in human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] infection, nontuberculous mycobacteria) have been implicated in epididymitis but usually occur [emedicine.medscape.com]
Other rare infections (eg, brucellosis, coccidioidomycosis, blastomycosis, cytomegalovirus and candidiasis) usually occur in immunocompromised hosts[3]. Epididymo-orchitis has also been reported as an adverse effect of amiodarone. [patient.info]
- Military Personnel
In the early 1970s it was reported to cause a greater loss of man‐hours in USA military personnel than any other urological disorder, and at the time was the most frequent cause for admission to the urology service, requiring hospitalization for up to [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Respiratoric
- Aspiration
Abstract In a prospective study of 24 men (mean age 28.3 years) with acute epididymitis who underwent epididymal aspiration, micro-organisms were detected in 15 (62.5%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Skin
- Purpura
Key words: Henoch-Sch $\ddot{o}$ nlein purpura | Epididymitis | Doppler ultrasonography [chikd.org]
Izmir Tepecik Training And Research Hospital Department Of Pediatrics Characterized by nonthrombocytopenic purpura accompanied by arthritis/arthralgia, gastrointestinal, and genitourinary system involvement, Henoch-Schönlein purpura is the most common [cocukcerrahisidergisi.org]
Keywords: Henoch–Schönlein purpura, epididymitis, Doppler ultrasonography [pediatrics.or.kr]
One patient had familial Mediterranean fever and another had Henoch-Schonlein purpura. Microbiological studies of the urine, throat, nasopharynx and stool yielded bacterial/viral growth in 9 patients (20.4%). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Rarer causes Henoch-Schonlein purpura and Behcet’s syndrome or drug induced by amiodarone. Signs and symptoms: red, hot, tender and painful unilateral swelling. [kenhub.com]
Urogenital
- Scrotal Pain
Scrotal involvement of HSP usually results in pain, tenderness, swelling or discoloration of scrotum. Scrotal pain sometimes mimics testicular torsion to various degrees, which can be followed by unnecessary operation. [chikd.org]
Scrotal involvement of HSP usually results in pain, tenderness, swelling or discoloration of scrotum. Scrotal pain sometimes mimics testicular torsion to various degrees, which can be followed by unnecessary operative indication. [pediatrics.or.kr]
Abstract In an 18 month period, 198 men presented with a painful, swollen, and tender epididymis or testicular or scrotal pain. Fifty were excluded from analysis because of prior antibiotic treatment or a history of the disease, or both. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
The diagnosis of acute scrotal pain can be one of the most interesting and challenging aspects in medicine. [racgp.org.au]
- Testicular Pain
Overview of Testicular Pain Testicular pain, or any pain in one or both sides of the scrotum (sac that holds the testicles), should be taken seriously. Pain in the scrotum can occur in males of any age, including newborns. [wgurology.com]
Testicular torsion It can be difficult to tell whether testicular pain is the result of epididymo-orchitis, or a much more serious condition called testicular torsion. [your.md]
Diagnosis and surgical management of male pelvic, inguinal, and testicular pain. Surgical Clinics of North America. 2016;96:593. Rottenstreich M, et al. The clinical findings in young adults with acute scrotal pain. [mayoclinic.org]
Symptoms of mumps orchitis may include mild to severe testicular pain, swelling, tenderness, lower abdominal pain, fever, and chills. [healthcommunities.com]
Bleeding into a testicular teratoma may cause acute testicular pain. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
- Dysuria
Also common are the symptoms of inguinal, flank, or abdominal pain, a reactive hydrocele, urethral discharge, dysuria, and sometimes fever. [clinicaladvisor.com]
Low-grade fever (especially among children) Symptoms of lower urinary tract infection (e.g., dysuria, frequency, urgency), including urethritis (urethral discharge) Chronic epididymitis Recurrent bouts of scrotal pain Swelling is minimal when compared [amboss.com]
Acute epididymitis typically presents with symptoms of epididymal swelling, induration, and exquisite tenderness to palpation and may also be accompanied by fever, chills, or dysuria [1]. [hindawi.com]
AntibioticAssociated Diarrhea 367 51 Sexually Transmitted Enteric Infections 371 52 Acute Appendicitis 377 53 Diverticulitis 381 54 Abdominal Abscess 387 55 Splenic Abscess 391 56 Peritonitis 397 57 Whipples Disease and Sprue 403 PART VIII 407 58 Urethritis and Dysuria [books.google.de]
Some females also describe lower abdominal pain and dysuria [3]. [proz.com]
- Swelling of the Scrotum
Diagnosis and Treatment In acute epididymitis, the physical examination shows tenderness and swelling of the scrotum, discharge from the penis, enlarged groin lymph nodes, and fever. [innerbody.com]
Symptoms Symptoms of epididymitis and orchitis can include: Pain, swelling and tenderness in your scrotum. Only one side of the scrotum is affected. Pain that at first is most intense at the back of one testicle. [drugs.com]
Pain, tenderness, and swelling in the scrotum (epididymides or testicles) that gradually get worse are the most common symptoms of epididymitis. [myhealth.alberta.ca]
- Epididymal Swelling
On ultrasonography, epididymitis may show epididymal swelling and hyperemia. However, a negative ulatrasound should not alter clinical management of epididymitis. [clinicaladvisor.com]
Acute epididymitis typically presents with symptoms of epididymal swelling, induration, and exquisite tenderness to palpation and may also be accompanied by fever, chills, or dysuria [1]. [hindawi.com]
Rarely, chlamydial epididymitis may be clinically indolent and manifest by a solid painless swelling resembling a neoplasm [27]. [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Types of Epididymitis Epididymitis can be characterized by the duration of the inflammation as well as the speed of the onset of symptoms. Both of these things can suggest what the underlying cause of epididymal swelling is. [verywellhealth.com]
Workup
CONCLUSIONS: A full radiologic workup to include a renal ultrasound and VCUG should be obtained in children with acute epididymitis and a positive urine culture, or recurrent epididymitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Fifty-seven per cent of emergency room patients underwent scrotal ultrasound as part of their diagnostic workup ( P < 0.01). [indianjurol.com]
Acute testicular torsion in children: the role of sonography in the diagnostic workup. Eur Radiol 2006;16:2527–32. Mirochnik B, Bhargava P, Dighe MK, Kanth N. Ultrasound evaluation of scrotal pathology. Radiol Clin North Am 2012;50:317–32, vi. [racgp.org.au]
Microbiology
- Candida
Genital and oral antifungal therapy can be effective also, however, thrush can always recur because candida lives in the bowel. Candida cannot be permanently taken care of. [schoolworkhelper.net]
Nocardia asteroides[14] Fungal Blastomyces dermatitidis Histoplasma capsulatum[15] Coccidioides immitis[16] Candida albicans Candida glabrata Viral Mumps Mumps vaccine Cytomegalovirus (in HIV) [17] Parasitic Schistosoma haematobium[18] Wuchereria bancrofti [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
- Coccidioides Immitis
Nocardia asteroides[14] Fungal Blastomyces dermatitidis Histoplasma capsulatum[15] Coccidioides immitis[16] Candida albicans Candida glabrata Viral Mumps Mumps vaccine Cytomegalovirus (in HIV) [17] Parasitic Schistosoma haematobium[18] Wuchereria bancrofti [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
- Wuchereria Bancrofti
Nocardia asteroides[14] Fungal Blastomyces dermatitidis Histoplasma capsulatum[15] Coccidioides immitis[16] Candida albicans Candida glabrata Viral Mumps Mumps vaccine Cytomegalovirus (in HIV) [17] Parasitic Schistosoma haematobium[18] Wuchereria bancrofti [onlinelibrary.wiley.com]
Laboratory
- Leukocytosis
Patients presented with an acute scrotum and documented ipsilateral testicular/epididymal hyperemia on Doppler ultrasound plus any 2 of the following criteria: (1) high-grade fever (higher than 38.5 degrees C), (2) peripheral leukocytosis, (3) pyuria [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
This period is used to ensure that the patient’s leukocytosis has resolved, their vitals have stabilized and that no other source is to blame for the patient’s state. [cancertherapyadvisor.com]
Diagnostics Primarily a clinical diagnosis Laboratory findings Urinalysis (pyuria, bacteriuria) and urine culture if a UTI is suspected Urethral swab for culture and nucleic acid amplification testing (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea) if a STI is suspected CBC: leukocytosis [amboss.com]
Despite this change his pain, swelling, and leukocytosis of 14.2 persisted and the patient continued to have low grade fevers on hospital day 6. [hindawi.com]
Treatment
Information regarding patient demographics, diagnostic evaluation, and treatment was reviewed. Adherence to CDC guidelines for the treatment of acute epididymitis was evaluated. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Prognosis
Treatment and prognosis The vast majority of patients are managed with simple analgesia and oral antibiotics. [radiopaedia.org]
Epididymitis Treatment Prognosis If epididymitis is diagnosed promptly and the treatment is appropriate, it usually resolves slowly without complications. [doctortipster.com]
[…] years of age Escherichia coli Pseudomonas aeruginosa Pathogenesis consequence of sexually transmitted disease or urinary tract infection retrograde ascent of pathogen bladder outlet obstruction bacteriuria and subsequent retrograde ascent of pathogen Prognosis [medbullets.com]
Prognosis is excellent. Acute bronchitis is frequently a component of a URI caused by rhinovirus, parainfluenza, influenza A or B virus, respiratory syncytial virus, coronavirus, or human metapneumovirus. [merckmanuals.com]
Prognosis With treatment, most cases of mild epididymitis and orchitis can be cured. There is usually no long-term effect on fertility, especially when only one side of the scrotum is involved. [drugs.com]
Etiology
OUTCOME MEASURES AND STATISTICAL ANALYSIS: Etiology, clinical management, and outcome after 3 mo were assessed. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Following determination of the etiologic organism responsible for epididymitis, the physician must turn attention to the treatment of underlying factors. If the etiologic agent is a sexually transmitted organism, sexual partners must be treated. [popline.org]
In children, infection is less common an etiology. [emedicine.medscape.com]
Epidemiology, etiology, management and follow-up recommendations. Open J Urol. 2013;3:96–101. 6. Bukowski TP, Lewis AG, Reeves D, et al. Epididymitis in older boys: dysfunctional voiding as an etiology. J Urol. 1995;154(2 Pt 2):762–765. 7. [eposters.net]
Epidemiology
This article discusses the etiology and pathogenesis of acute epididymitis along with its epidemiologic significance and reviews workers' compensation and its possible legal interpretation when acute epididymitis occurs at the worksite. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
Replete with current evidence-based guidelines to facilitate clinical decision-making, the framework of each chapter builds upon epidemiological data centered on men. [books.google.de]
PCR has allowed a greater understanding of the global epidemiology of T. vaginalis and raises concern about the potential impact on HIV transmission and the reproductive health of females. [proz.com]
The authors conclude that further studies on the epidemiology, etiology and pathogenesis of this condition are needed. References [canada.ca]
Pathophysiology
The results support the theory of urethrovasal reflux due to a high hydrostatic pressure at the collicular level as a pathophysiological factor in acute epididymitis. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]
1 – The structure of the testis and epididymis Classically, these two conditions are thought to occur together (termed epididymo-orchitis), however most cases are solely epididymitis, whilst a sole orchitis is very rare and is mostly of viral origin Pathophysiology [teachmesurgery.com]
To the best of our knowledge, there are inadequate studies on this subject and they are mainly focused on the retrograde flow of the infected urine into the ejaculatory duct in terms of pathophysiology. [jsurgmed.com]
Incidence Common (600,000 cases annually in the United States) (1) 1 in 1,000 adult males per year 1.2 in 1,000 boys age 2 to 13 years per year (2,3) Prevalence Common Etiology and Pathophysiology Infectious epididymitis Retrograde passage of urinary [unboundmedicine.com]
Cerebral salt wasting: pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment. Neurosurg Clin N Am. 2010;21(2):339-52. doi: 10.1016/j.nec.2009.10.011. [PubMed: 20380974]. 14. Dholke H, Campos A, Reddy C, Panigrahi M. Cerebral salt wasting syndrome. [pedinfect.com]
Prevention
Prevention of epididymitis You can help prevent epididymitis by practising safe sex, and asking your doctor about how to prevent UTIs, if you get them regularly. [healthdirect.gov.au]
Prevention Epididymitis is usually sexually transmitted, so practicing safe sex is the way to prevent it. Safe sex includes having using condoms during sex and not having more than one sex partner. [stanfordchildrens.org]
Treatment of Acute Epididymitis The goals are to cure the infection, prevent transmission of the infection to others, and prevent infertility or chronic pain. [innerbody.com]
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/std/tg2015/default.htm. Updated January 25, 2017. Accessed October 9, 2017. Acute epididymitis. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. [winchesterhospital.org]
How can I prevent chlamydia? It's easier to prevent an STI like chlamydia than it is to treat it: Don't have more than one sex partner at a time. The safest sex is with one partner who has sex only with you. [cigna.com]