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[Brucellar orchiepididymitis in acute brucellosis]
P Romero Pérez1, V Navarro Ibañez, M Amat Cecilia
1Servicio Urología, Hospital Marina Alta, Denia, Alicante.
Actas Urologicas Espanolas
|April 1, 1995
Summary
Brucellar orchiepididymitis, a rare specific infection of the testis and epididymis, is an uncommon complication of brucellosis. This case report highlights its infrequent occurrence in acute orchiepididymitis.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
- Microbiology
Background:
- Orchiepididymitis, inflammation of the testis and epididymis, is most commonly caused by non-specific infections.
- Specific and granulomatous forms of orchiepididymitis are less frequent.
- Brucellar orchiepididymitis is an uncommon cause of specific orchiepididymitis, occurring in 5-10% of brucellosis cases.