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Mouse Models of Epididymitis Induced by Pathogen-Associated Molecular Patterns
Published on: December 12, 2025
Chlamydial seminal vesiculitis without symptomatic urethritis and epididymitis
Ryoji Furuya1, Satoshi Takahashi, Seiji Furuya
1Department of Urology, Sapporo Medical University School of Medicine, Sapporo, Japan. rufurya32@yahoo.co.jp
Summary
Chlamydia trachomatis can cause seminal vesiculitis, leading to asymptomatic urethritis or acute epididymitis. This study identifies seminal vesiculitis as a distinct condition, even without epididymitis.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
Background:
- Seminal vesiculitis was previously linked to acute epididymitis.
- Chlamydia trachomatis was identified as the primary pathogen in seminal vesicle infections.
Observation:
- Two patients presented with proven seminal vesiculitis.
- These patients exhibited asymptomatic urethritis but no epididymitis.
Findings:
- Chlamydial seminal vesiculitis can occur independently of epididymitis.
- The condition may present with asymptomatic urethral infections.
Implications:
- Seminal vesiculitis may be an underrecognized cause of urethritis.
- It could precede the development of acute epididymitis.
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