Epididymitis
10 questions
Learning Objectives
- Compare the etiology of epididymitis in younger and older persons
- Describe appropriate evaluation of a young person with suspected epididymitis
- Discuss CDC-recommended treatment options for epididymitis in sexually active young persons
- State CDC-recommended treatment of epididymitis in persons participating in insertive anal intercourse
- Summarize approach to presumptive therapy for acute epididymitis in older persons
Authors
David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Professor of Medicine
Editor-in-Chief, National STD Curriculum
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures: None
Joseph N. Cherabie, MD, MSc
Joseph N. Cherabie, MD, MSc
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Washington University in St. Louis
Medical Director, St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center
Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases
Washington University in St. Louis
Medical Director, St. Louis STI/HIV Prevention Training Center
Reviewers
Christine M. Johnston, MD, MPH
Christine M. Johnston, MD, MPH
Associate Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
University of Washington School of Medicine
Medical Director
University of Washington STD Prevention Training Center
Disclosures: Grant to institution: GSK, Moderna
Consulting Fee: Assembly Biosciences, GSK, and Pfizer
Consulting Fee: Assembly Biosciences, GSK, and Pfizer
2nd Edition
This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Epididymitis and available until October 5th, 2021.
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- 1 CNE contact hour (does NOT qualify for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)
CNE and CME Origination: February 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Reviewed: July 16th, 2019
CNE and CME Reviewed: December 29th, 2020
CNE and CME Reviewed: April 29th, 2022
CNE and CME Expiration: April 28th, 2025 (2nd Edition)
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