BC Drug and Poison Information Centre - Poison Control Service 1.800.567.8911           

Epididymitis

 
   Epididymitis  

Epididymitis is the inflamation and infection of the epididymis, the long, tightly coiled tube that lies above and behind each testicle. Epididymitis is most often caused by sexually transmitted infections. Antibiotics are used to treat epididymitis.


 

Facts & Figures

Last Updated: January 11, 2010