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Woman do not get this disease, since they do not have testes
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How do mumps causes orchitis?
i think its because the same virus that can cause mumps can cause orchitis too
Can man get orchitis from a woman?
No
Where is orchitis found?
in the testicles
What causes orchitis?
infection
Does orchitis cause infertility?
Viral mumps is the most common cause of orchitis. Bacterial infections associated with the disorder are tuberculosis, syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia. A mechanical injury to the groin area may also cause orchitis.
What is the prognosis for a patient with orchitis?
Orchitis is usually unilateral and lasts between one and two weeks. Atrophy of the scrotum occurs in 60% of orchitis cases. However, hormonal function is not affected and resulting sterility is rare from mumps.
What is the drug of choice for orchitis?
doxicycline
What population groups tend to get orchitis?
The people most susceptible to orchitis are those with inadequate mumps inoculation and, in the case of sexually transmitted orchitis, those who practice unsafe sex or have a history of sexually transmitted disease. Inadequate protection.
What is the treatment for orchitis?
Elevation and support of the scrotum, and the application of cold packs to the groin area give some relief from the pain of orchitis. Medication for pain such as codeine and meperidine may be given. Only the symptoms of viral mumps orchitis.
What are some common symptoms of orchitis?
Orchitis is the inflammation of one or both testicles. The symptoms include swelling of the testicles, pain in the region, pain when sitting, nausea and possibly fever.
What is the term meaning inflammation of the testicle?
Orchitis is inflammation of a testicle.orchitis
What are facts about the mumps?
It can cause inflammation of pancreas- pancreatitis, and orchitis leading to sterlity
