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Suppurative epididymo-orchitis due to Salmonella enteritidis
The Journal of Infection
|January 1, 1984
Summary
Salmonella enteritidis can cause epididymo-orchitis, a painful testicular infection, weeks after gastroenteritis. This case highlights the need to consider Salmonella in diagnosing testicular inflammation.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Epididymo-orchitis is a common cause of testicular pain, often treated empirically.
- Bacterial infections are the most frequent etiology of epididymo-orchitis.
Observation:
- A 50-year-old male presented with suppurative epididymo-orchitis.
- Symptoms developed three weeks post-gastroenteritis episode.
Findings:
- Surgical exploration and testicular excision were performed.
- Cultures from the removed testis identified Salmonella enteritidis.
Implications:
- Salmonella species should be included in the differential diagnosis for epididymo-orchitis, especially following gastrointestinal illness.
- This case underscores the potential for enteric pathogens to cause genitourinary infections.