title: Candidal epididymo-orchitis: case report and review.
abstract: We describe a case of epididymo-orchitis with candiduria and histologically proven epididymal abscesses due to Candida albicans and review six previously reported cases. Candidal epididymo-orchitis occurs in patients with recognized risk factors for candidal infection, often after instrumentation of the urinary tract. Cases caused by both C. albicans and Candida glabatra have been described. Drainage or orchidectomy may be required for definitive diagnosis and treatment. Treatment with oral antifungals alone has been effective in two cases.
authors.affiliation: Infectious Diseases Service, Austin & Repatriation Medical Centre, Heidelberg, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: G A
authors.initials: GA
authors.lastname: Jenkin
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Choo
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hosking
authors.forename: P D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Johnson
mesh_terms: D000368:Aged; D000935:Antifungal Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002177:Candidiasis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology; D004822:Epididymis; D015725:Fluconazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009920:Orchitis / Q000150:complications* / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000382:microbiology / Q000473:pathology
chemical_list: D000935:Antifungal Agents; D015725:Fluconazole