Difference between revisions of "Orchitis"
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| − | Orchitis is a complication of [[mumps]] infection occurring in males | + | Orchitis is a complication of [[mumps]] infection occurring in males who are beyond puberty. Symptoms begin 7-10 days after onset of mumps and include inflammation of the [[testicles]], [[headache]], [[nausea]], [[vomit]]ing, pain and [[fever]]. |
Most patients recover but in rare cases [[sterility]] occurs.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#o</ref> | Most patients recover but in rare cases [[sterility]] occurs.<ref>http://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/about/terms/glossary.htm#o</ref> | ||
Revision as of 23:08, January 17, 2010
Orchitis is a complication of mumps infection occurring in males who are beyond puberty. Symptoms begin 7-10 days after onset of mumps and include inflammation of the testicles, headache, nausea, vomiting, pain and fever.
Most patients recover but in rare cases sterility occurs.[1]
