A ten year boy who appears ill develops orchitis. The most likely explanation for this is he has cancer

Question

True or False

I said False

Answer 1

False. Orchitis is an infection of the testes in males. This infection can either be viral or bacterial. Does not necessarily mean cancer.

Answer 2

so he could develop orchitis if he is being sexually abused ? thanks again

Answer 3

Orchitis can be transmitted via STD, so yes. However, in boys, there are other causes. Mumps can lead to orchitis in boys, as can other things.

http://www.emedicinehealth.com/inflammation_of_the_testicle_orchitis/page2_em.htm

Answer 4

Not absolutely positive on that one.