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Orchitis

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Testicular infection often from mumps or STIs, causing swelling, pain.

A testicular infection often caused by viruses (e.g., mumps) or bacteria (e.g., STIs), causing swelling, pain, and fever. The CDC states that orchitis is treatable with supportive care (viral) or antibiotics (bacterial), with prevention via mumps vaccination and safe sex.