[Brucella orchitis]

Harefuah. 1994 Jan 16;126(2):70-1, 111.
[Article in Hebrew]

Abstract

Brucellosis is a multi-organ infectious disease which affects the genito-urinary system in 2-10% of cases, mainly as orchitis. There have been very few reports in Israel of genito-urinary system involvement in patients with brucellosis, possible due to a low index of suspicion. Identification of brucella orchitis would result in proper medical treatment, thus preventing unnecessary surgery. We present a case of brucella orchitis, highlighting the place of brucellosis in the differential diagnosis of orchitis.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Brucellosis / diagnosis*
  • Brucellosis / therapy
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Orchitis / etiology*