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URETHRITIS (CAUSES (• Most episode of urethritis are caused by …
URETHRITIS
CAUSES
• Most episode of urethritis are caused by infection by bacteria that
Enter the urethra from the skin around the urethra’ s opening.
• E. coli
• Gonococcus
• Chlamydia trachomatis
Sign and symptoms
• Unusual vaginal discharge
• Pelvic and abdominal pain
• Pain with intercourse
• Frequent or urgent
• Fever and chills
Defination
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra. That’s the tube that carries urine
From the bladder to outside the body. The pain with urination is the main symptom
Of urethritis. Urethritis is commonly due to infection by bacteria. It can typically be cured
With antibiotic.
Diagnosis of Urethritis
Physical examination, including the genitals, abdomen, and rectum
Urine tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, or other bacteria
Examination of any discharge under a microscope
Urethritis Treatment
Adoxa, doxycycline (Vibramycin), Monodox, Oracea
Azithromycin (Zmax), Zithromax
Ceftriaxone
• Assessment and common • These include a purulent urethral discharge, dysuria with burning on micturition and there may be a history of sexual exposure in the past week.
• Diagnostic studies include urinalysis and a urethral swab for microscopic culture and sensitivity to identify the infecting organism and treatment thereof.
findings
Possible complication for men include infections in the bladder, testicle or the prostate
Complications for women are infection of the bladder or the cervix.
RISK FA CTORS
• Have a history of sexually transmitted dis
• Engage in high-risk sexual behaviour.
COMPLICATION