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A member asked:

My friend has epididimytis. he takes antibiotics 24/7 because the infection never goes away. severe strep infection caused it. is that possible?

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Urology: Severe recureent epididimyttis is a true urological issue. I stongly advise urology consultation and even more aggressive antibiotic therapy. He will also need testicular ultrasounds and should abstain sexually for at least 10 days. Call a urologist-asap.

Answered 5/3/2014

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Dr. John Munshower answered

Specializes in Family Medicine

Chronic: Assure he has been seeing a urologist to assess and definitively diagnose such a chronic infection, as having to be on antibiotics forever sounds unfortunate. Best wishes.

Dr Fowler and 3 doctors agreed

Answered 4/13/2016

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