Testicular abscess caused by Salmonella typhi.
This case, which we believe is the first report of a bacteriologically proven infection of the testis by Salmonella typhi, illustrates the occurrence of this complication in the convalescent phase of typhoid fever and the absence of a clinically evident preceding bacteremic phase. The case also emphasizes the need for prolonged antibiotic therapy and the role of surgery in treatment of relapses.
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Department of Medicine, University of California, Davis, School of Medicine, Sacramento 95817.
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D000038:Abscess / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003131:Combined Modality Therapy; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009920:Orchitis / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012008:Recurrence; D012480:Salmonella Infections; D012485:Salmonella typhi / Q000187:drug effects
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents