Microbiology of Male Urethroadnexitis: Diagnostic Procedures and Criteria for Aetiologic Classification
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Common pathogens and unconventional, fastidious bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi are causative agents in male urethroadnexitis. Uropathogens and sexually transmitted organisms must be considered. Diagnostic procedures and criteria for aetiologic classification in cases of balanitis, urethritis, prostatitis, epididymitis, and orchitis are described and evaluated.
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