By vgreene, 30 September, 2016 Pt should return for re-eval if no improvement w/in 72h of abx initiation5
By vgreene, 30 September, 2016 Adjunctive tx: Bed rest, scrotal elevation, NSAIDs until fever/local inflammation subside4
By vgreene, 30 September, 2016 Treat1 presumptively at time of office visit before lab results available w abx targeting GC chlamydia enteric pathogens consider specialist referral hospitalization if severe pain or fever2 suggestive of other dx 3 or if compliance uncertain test for oth
By vgreene, 30 September, 2016 Treat uncomplicated epididymitis in HIV(+) men8 the same as HIV(-) men
By vgreene, 30 September, 2016 Pt should return for re-eval if no improvement w/in 72h of abx initiation6
By vgreene, 30 September, 2016 Advise abstaining from sexual intercourse until pt and partner(s) adequately treated and sx resolved
By vgreene, 30 September, 2016 If GC or chlamydia suspected/confirmed, refer sex partners who had contact w/ pt w/in 60 days of sx onset for eval, testing, presumptive tx5
