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TY - JOUR
T1 - Management of epididymo-orchitis in primary care
T2 - results from a large UK primary care database
AU - Nicholson, Amanda
AU - Rait, Greta
AU - Murray-Thomas, Tarita
AU - Hughes, Gwenda
AU - Mercer, Catherine H
AU - Cassell, Jackie
PY - 2010/10
Y1 - 2010/10
N2 - Epididymo-orchitis is a common urological presentation in men but recent incidence data are lacking. Guidelines for management recommend detailed investigation and treatment for sexually transmitted pathogens, such as Chlamydia trachomatis. Data from secondary care indicate that these guidelines are poorly followed. It is not known how epididymo-orchitis is managed in UK general practice.
AB - Epididymo-orchitis is a common urological presentation in men but recent incidence data are lacking. Guidelines for management recommend detailed investigation and treatment for sexually transmitted pathogens, such as Chlamydia trachomatis. Data from secondary care indicate that these guidelines are poorly followed. It is not known how epididymo-orchitis is managed in UK general practice.
KW - Adolescent
KW - Adult
KW - Anti-Bacterial Agents
KW - Chlamydia Infections
KW - Chlamydia trachomatis
KW - Databases, Factual
KW - Electronic Health Records
KW - Epidemiologic Methods
KW - Epididymitis
KW - Family Practice
KW - Great Britain
KW - Humans
KW - Male
KW - Middle Aged
KW - Orchitis
KW - Young Adult
U2 - 10.3399/bjgp10X532413
DO - 10.3399/bjgp10X532413
M3 - Journal article
C2 - 20883615
VL - 60
SP - e407-22
JO - British Journal of General Practice
JF - British Journal of General Practice
SN - 0960-1643
IS - 579
ER -