What antibiotics treat epididymo-orchitis?

If epididymitis is thought to be caused by gonococcal or chlamydial infection, treatment should include ceftriaxone (Rocephin), a single 250-mg dose intramuscularly, and doxycycline (Vibramycin), 100 mg orally twice daily for 10 days.

What is the most common infectious cause of orchitis?

Orchitis is most often the result of a bacterial infection, such as a sexually transmitted infection (STI). In some cases, the mumps virus can cause orchitis.

What is acute epididymitis?

Acute epididymitis is a clinical syndrome causing pain, swelling, and inflammation of the epididymis and lasting <6 weeks (1191). Sometimes a testicle is also involved, a condition referred to as epididymo-orchitis.

Can mumps cause testicular pain?

Swollen testicle Pain and swelling of the testicle (orchitis) affects up to 1 in 3 males who get mumps after puberty. The swelling is usually sudden and affects only one testicle. The testicle may also feel warm and tender.

Can a urine test detect epididymitis?

One of the easiest ways to detect epididymitis is to take a urine sample, as the bacteria are often found in the urine. In order to prescribe the correct treatment, the physician may try to grow more bacteria after extracting the culture to pinpoint what type of bacterial growth is related to the condition.

How long do epididymitis symptoms last?

Epididymitis usually does not cause any long-term problems. Most men who are treated for the condition start to feel better after 3 days, though discomfort and swelling may last weeks or even months after finishing antibiotic treatment. It is important to finish the entire treatment recommended by your doctor.

Can mumps cause erectile dysfunction?

Sterility from mumps is rare even when both testicles are involved. Some degree of testicular shrinkage may be detectable after the mumps infection; however, it does not cause sterility. Impotence does not result from mumps.