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Management of epididymo-orchitis in primary care: results from a large UK primary care database

2010; Royal College of General Practitioners; Volume: 60; Issue: 579 Linguagem: Inglês

10.3399/bjgp10x532413

1478-5242

Amanda Nicholson, Greta Rait, Tarita Murray‐Thomas, Gwenda Hughes, Catherine H Mercer, Jackie Cassell,

Urinary Tract Infections Management

Epididymo-orchitis is a common urological presentation in men but recent incidence data are lacking. Guidelines for management recommend detailed investigation and treatment for sexually transmitted pathogens, such as Chlamydia trachomatis. Data from secondary care indicate that these guidelines are poorly followed. It is not known how epididymo-orchitis is managed in UK general practice.