Retrospective Review of Gonococcal and Chlamydial Cases of Epididymitis at 2 Canadian Sexually Transmitted Infection Clinics, 2004–2014

Fifty-seven cases of gonococcal and chlamydial infections complicated by acute epididymitis seen at 2 Alberta STI clinics from 2004 to 2014 were reviewed. The majority responded to treatment recommended by national guidelines. Three of 6 treatment failures were not treated according to guidelines.

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Published in:Sexually transmitted diseases 2017-06, Vol.44 (6), p.359-361
Main Authors: Chen, Justin Z, Gratrix, Jennifer, Brandley, Judith, Smyczek, Petra, Parker, Penny, Read, Ron, Singh, Ameeta E
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Alberta - epidemiology
Anti-Bacterial Agents - therapeutic use
Chlamydia
Chlamydia Infections - epidemiology
Chlamydia Infections - microbiology
Chlamydia Infections - physiopathology
Clinics
Epididymitis
Epididymitis - drug therapy
Epididymitis - epidemiology
Epididymitis - microbiology
Epididymitis - physiopathology
Gonorrhea - epidemiology
Gonorrhea - microbiology
Gonorrhea - physiopathology
Guidelines
Humans
Infections
Inflammation
Male
Medication Adherence - statistics & numerical data
Middle Aged
National guidelines
Practice Guidelines as Topic
Retrospective Studies
Sexually transmitted diseases
STD
Treatment Outcome
Urogenital system
Young Adult
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Summary:Fifty-seven cases of gonococcal and chlamydial infections complicated by acute epididymitis seen at 2 Alberta STI clinics from 2004 to 2014 were reviewed. The majority responded to treatment recommended by national guidelines. Three of 6 treatment failures were not treated according to guidelines.
ISSN:0148-5717
1537-4521
DOI:10.1097/OLQ.0000000000000602