A 24-year-old man has scrotal pain and marked erythema. The examiner considers epididymitis. What finding is consistent with this problem?
A. An uneven scrotal size and shape is observed.
B. The patient has anorexia and nausea.
C. The patient reports an acute onset of severe pain.
D. Urinalysis shows elevated WBCs and bacteria.
Answer: D. Urinalysis shows elevated WBCs and bacteria.
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