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2. Causes in People Before Sexual Maturity

In younger people, epididymitis is often caused by other factors. The most common cause is inflammation from trauma or repetitive activities, like sports that involve a lot of jumping or running.

That said, doctors should not overlook the possibility that a pre-pubescent person developed epididymitis from a sexually transmitted disease following sexual abuse.

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