A 21 Year Old Presents with Inflammation of the Testes

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 21 year old presents with inflammation of the testes and is diagnosed with orchitis.What is the most likely cause of his symptoms?

• A) Herpes virus
• B) Escherichia coli
• C) Mumps
• D) Cytomegalovirus

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Definitions:

Characteristic

A distinguishing trait, quality, or property of an individual or thing.

Muscle Contraction

The process in which muscle fibers shorten, generating force and movement, often through interactions between actin and myosin proteins.

Stimulation

The action of applying a stimulus to a nerve, muscle, or psychological state, thereby inducing a specific response.

Tetanus

Tetanus is a serious bacterial infection caused by Clostridium tetani, characterized by muscle stiffness and spasms, often starting in the jaw and then spreading to the rest of the body.