Epididymitis : Causes

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Causes could include:
Acute epididymitis causes swelling of the scrotum, pain in the testicles, and sometimes a fever of up to 6 weeks duration or less (usually with a gradual onset over several days. If not treated, or in some other cases, the condition can become chr...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 24, 2006
Doctors test for epididymitis through: Urinalysis, which will likely show an elevated white blood-cell count and the presence of bacteria. Urine culture, to identify the organism responsible for the infection. Examination of discharges from the ur...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Although epididymitis can be caused by the same organisms that cause some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or occur after prostate surgery, the condition is generally due to pus-generating bacteria associated with infections in other parts of ...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
The primary bacterial indicator used for assessment of microbial contamination of water consists of the coliform group. Coliform bacteria are universally present in high numbers in the feces of warm-blooded animals, including humans, and can be detected even after considerable dilution.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis .
Source:ADAM
Date:June 20, 2007
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States, with about three million new cases diagnosed in the country each year. The disease is caused by a bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis .
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Chlamydia infection is a very common STD. Because most people do not have symptoms, chlamydia may not be noticed until it causes severe problems. Left untreated, this STD can cause women and men to become sterile.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by Chlamydia trachomatis , a bacterium. Chlamydia can be transmitted during vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacteria called Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease, is more common than gonorrhea, affecting 35% and 8% of sexually active adolescents, respectively.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (commonly known as "the clap") caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea . See also: Disseminated gonococcemia
Source:ADAM
Date:April 12, 2007
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that is transmitted sexually. Many women and some men who have gonorrhea do not have any signs or symptoms. If not treated, gonorrhea can cause swollen and painful joints and permanent damage to your reproductive organs.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. The genitourinary tract is the main system that is usually affected, but gonorrhea can also spread to the rectum, the throat, and the eyes.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Gonorrhea is a highly contagious sexually transmitted disease that is caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae . The mucous membranes of the genital region may become inflamed without the development of any other symptoms.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
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