1. [Genital brucellosis].
- Author
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Arruza A, Pertusa C, Zabala JA, and Llarena R
- Subjects
- Abscess microbiology, Adolescent, Adult, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Epididymitis diagnosis, Epididymitis drug therapy, Granuloma microbiology, Humans, Male, Brucellosis diagnosis, Brucellosis drug therapy, Epididymitis microbiology
- Abstract
Since this is a systemic disease, it is not uncommon to find brucella organisms in urine during acute infection however, it frequently presents with orchi-epididymitis (2-20%) and, rarely, with granulomas in the urinary tract. We report on two cases of acute epididymitis. The pathogenesis, diagnosis and treatment of this disease entity are briefly viewed highlighting the urological problem.
- Published
- 1990