What Is Orchitis?
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Orchitis is swelling (inflammation) of one or both of the
Alternative Names
Epididymo-orchitis; Testis infection
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Orchitis may be caused by an infection from many different types of bacteria and viruses.
The most common virus that causes orchitis is
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Testicular infection or torsion
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Prostatitis Prevention
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Prostatitis: nonbacterial Alternative names
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