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i think its because the same virus that can cause mumps can cause orchitis too
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How serious is mumps?
mumps when contracted in childhood is less serious compared to when you contract it in adulthood. mumps in adulthood particularly among males can also cause swelling of the testicles or ORCHITIS. orchitis has the potential of making one sterile.
What has the author Bengt Lambert written?
Bengt Lambert has written: 'The frequency of mumps and mumps orchitis, and the consequences for sexuality and fertility' -- subject(s): Mumps
What are facts about the mumps?
It can cause inflammation of pancreas- pancreatitis, and orchitis leading to sterlity
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.
Mumps cause infertility?
yes. I am working on mumps virus mediated infertility. It possible, patients those who developed orchitis during mumps infection. You can confirm by semen analysis, testing testosteron level and virus isolation during orchitis period. other possible reason should be negative. I have seen many infertility cases had adult mumps infection before marriage and dint develop orchitis. Jeevan Malayan Department of Microbiology Chennai, India.
What causes orchitis?
infection
Why are mumps dangerous for boys?
One of the things that mumps can do is it can cause orchitis (inflammation and swelling of the testicles), which can lead to infertility, loss of one or both testicles, and possibly severe illness or death.
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 is an inflammation of the testicles that may or may not be associated with the mumps virus called?
Orchitis is the medical term meaning inflammation of the testes. Mumps is one possible cause.
What is Orchitits?
Orchitis is an inflammation of the testicles. It is usually secondary to a viral or bacterial infection (often with the mumps). If you suspect that you may have it, it is important that you see your doctor.
