Epididymo-Orchitis Flashcards
Is epididymo-orchitis painful or painless.
Painful.
What is epididymo-orchitis.
It is an acutely painful swelling and inflammation of the epididymis and possibly the testes.
What is the cause of epididymo-orchitis.
It is caused by the spreading of infection from the urethra or bladder.
What is the most common causative organism in epididymo-orchitis.
Chlamydia.
What are some causative organisms of epididymo-orchitis. (4)
Chalmydia (especially if
What are the features of epididymo-orchtis. (3)
Sudden-onset tender swelling.
Dysuria.
Sweats/fever.
How should you take a urine sample in a patient with epididymo-orchitis.
‘first catch’ to look for urethral discharge.
What is the most likely causative organism of epididymo-orchitis in a male
Most likely due to an STI.
Chlamydia/gonorrhoea.
What is the most likely causative organism of epididymo-orchitis in a male >35.
Most likely due to a UTI.
E.coli/pseudomonas.
