EPIDIDYMITIS IN MALARIA AND DYSENTERY.

Cinchonidine and Wrightia Antidysenterica as Prophylactics against Dysentery and Malaria

During the discussion on the prophylaxis of malarial fevers by Major Duncan, I.MS., at the Indian Medical Congress, it was stated by one ot the speakers (Transactions of Indian Medical Congress, page 153), that ' Inderjao,' Wrightici Antidysenterica, had marvellous prophylactic effects in fevers. I have for some time used the drug with great success in cases of acute dysentery, but had never gi...

Epididymitis and Orchitis

Syphilitic Epididymitis.

THE observation, since I93I, of seven cases in which syphilitic epididymitis,* without concomitant involvement of the body of the testis proper, occurred during the secondary or tertiary stages of a syphilitic infection, and the consequent examination of the literature, in which the rarity of this condition is emphasised, have led to the following report. Three of the cases occurred during the ...

Epididymitis and orchitis: an overview.

Epididymitis and orchitis are commonly seen in the outpatient setting. Men between 14 and 35 years of age are most often affected, and Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae are the most common pathogens in this age group. In other age groups, coliform bacteria are the primary pathogens. Men with epididymitis and orchitis typically present with a gradual onset of scrotal pain and sympt...

Epididymitis: An Overview.

Inflammation of the epididymis, or epididymitis, is commonly seen in the outpatient setting. Etiology and treatment are based on patient age and the likely causative organisms. Epididymitis presents as the gradual onset of posterior scrotal pain that may be accompanied by urinary symptoms such as dysuria and urinary frequency. Physical findings include a swollen and tender epididymis with the t...