Inflammation of the urinary tract usually by Chlamydial trachomatis or Ureaplasma urealyticum. Symptoms are similar to those of gonorrhea, but ordinarily it is not considered a sexually transmitted disease.
Infectious disease of the urethra, usually caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis para¬ site and sexually transmitted. Symptoms are painful urination and discharge from the penis in males, and erosion of the cervix in females. A fetus passing through the birth canal of an infected mother may develop infection of the nasopharnyx and eyes. Treatment is by tetracy-clines or erythromycin.
A sexually transmitted disease (infection) primarily caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum. May cause a variety of genital and other symptoms, or none.
A sexually transmitted disease (STD) that causes inflammation of the urethra. Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is usually caused by Chlamydia bacteria, but may also be caused by types of Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma, and Trichomonas bacteria and the herpes simplex virus.
One of the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); it causes an inflammation of the urethra. Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is similar in some ways to gonorrhea, but is caused by an agent other than Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which is responsible for gonorrhea. NGU is usually due to infection with Chlamydia bacteria, but may also be caused by types of Ureaplasma, Mycoplasma, and Trichomonas bacteria and the herpes simplex virus. It occurs worldwide and is three times more common than gonorrhea in the United States.
Urethral inflammation caused by organisms other than Neisseria gonorrhoeae. NGU is the most common sexually transmitted disease in men. It accounts for 4 to 6 million physician visits annually. The symptoms usually include painful urination and a urethral discharge. The two organisms most frequently associated with NGU are Chlamydia trachomatis and Ureaplasma urealyticum. Other causes include herpes simplex virus, Trichomonas vaginalis, Haemophilus influenzae, Gardnerella vaginalis, and Clostridium difficile.
In males, an inflammation of the lining of the urethra, usually caused by chlamydia that is left untreated.
Urethral inflammation, caused by factors other than gonorrhea, results in the swelling of the tube responsible for transporting urine from the bladder for elimination. Formerly referred to as nonspecific urethritis (NSU), this condition is now known as nongonococcal urethritis (NGU). Globally, NGU is a highly prevalent form of sexually transmitted infection.
Close to fifty percent of nongonococcal urethritis instances are attributed to CHLAMYDIA TRACHOMATIS, while alternative sources include the herpes simplex virus, the trichomonas protozoan, and various other microorganisms. In certain instances, the root cause remains undetermined.
Typically, symptoms manifest within one to five weeks following the infection, often occurring in the second or third week. In males, the infection might lead to a discharge from the urethra, potentially accompanied by a burning sensation during urination. Redness, crusting, and discomfort around the urethral opening might also occur. Nevertheless, frequently no symptoms are evident.
In women, the comparable condition, occasionally referred to as nonspecific genital infection, might not exhibit symptoms unless complications arise. Nevertheless, a woman harboring the infection can transmit it to her sexual partners.
The diagnosis involves collecting a swab from the urethra and obtaining a urine sample. Both methods facilitate the identification of the responsible organism. The typical treatment involves administering antibiotic medications, like doxycycline.
Following treatment, the infection generally resolves within approximately a week. It’s recommended to have follow-up appointments after treatment due to the potential for recurrence. It’s important for sexual partners to undergo testing and receive treatment if needed to prevent reinfection.
Among men, complications of nongonococcal urethritis can encompass epididymitis (inflammation of the epididymis in the testes), prostatitis (inflammation of the prostate gland), and urethral stricture (narrowing of the urethra). Additionally, some men who develop nongonococcal urethritis may experience Reiter’s syndrome, which involves arthritis, conjunctivitis, and urethritis combined.
Pelvic inflammatory disease can manifest in women, along with infections in the Bartholin’s glands. In certain cases, newborns delivered by women with chlamydial cervicitis might experience ophthalmia neonatorum, a form of conjunctivitis.