Orchitis Definition, Symptoms and More
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2. Orchitis Causes
Viruses and bacteria cause orchitis, although in some cases the exact underlying cause is unknown. Mumps is the most common cause of viral orchitis in males. In approximately one-third of males who contract mumps after puberty, orchitis develops within a week of the onset.1‘Orchitis.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 6 Nov. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orchitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20375860.
Sexually transmitted infections and infections of the urinary tract and prostate can lead to orchitis. Congenital abnormalities may increase the risk of orchitis, and it may occur following insertion of catheters or other medical equipment into the penis.1‘Orchitis.’ Mayo Clinic, Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, 6 Nov. 2020, www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/orchitis/symptoms-causes/syc-20375860.,4‘Orchitis: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia.’ MedlinePlus, U.S. National Library of Medicine, medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001280.htm.
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