The most common cause of epididymitis is
Correct Answer: Chlamydia infection
Description: Epididymitis is most common in young men ages 19 to 35. Chlamydia is the most common cause in sexually active men younger than 35 years (accounting for up to 50% of cases). Infections with urinary coliforms (eg, E coli, Pseudomonas species, Proteus species, Klebsiella species) are the most common cause in children and in men older than 35 years. Reference : page 1383 Bailey and Love's sho practice of surgery 25th edition
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