Question

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

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.

Answer 5

[AI-generated answer — Explain Bot]

The statement you made, "False," is actually correct. The most likely explanation for a ten-year-old boy who appears ill and develops orchitis is not cancer. Orchitis is an inflammation of the testicles, typically caused by an infection, with viruses such as mumps being a common cause in children. While cancer could be a possible cause of orchitis, it is relatively uncommon in children and is usually not the first assumption when a young boy develops this condition. It is advisable to consult a healthcare professional for a proper diagnosis and appropriate treatment.