Orchitis: The Daily PANCE Blueprint
Which of the following is the most common cause of orchitis?
A. Measles
B. Mumps
C. Rubella
D. COVID
E. Varicella
Answer and topic summary
The answer is B. Mumps
Orchitis is defined as inflammation of the testis. It is the most common complication of mumps. Clinical signs and symptoms include: fever, nausea, emesis, and swollen/tender testicles. All cases should be reported to local health departments. The MMR (measles, mumps, rubella) vaccine is the main measure to prevent mumps, and cases have declined drastically due to the MMR vaccine.
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