All::Infectious diseases::Diseases::Non-gonococcal urethritis
Intro
What is Non-gonococcal urethritis?
is a term used to describe the presence of urethritis when a gonococcal bacteria are not identifiable or the initial swab
What are the classic symptoms of Non-gonococcal urethritis?
purulent urethral discharge and dysuria
What would be seen in urethral swab in Non-gonococcal urethritis?
neutrophils but no Gram-negative diplococci (i.e. no evidence of gonorrhoea)
Whats the most common cause of Non-gonococcal urethritis?
Chlamydia trachomatis
Whats the treatment for Non-gonococcal urethritis?
either oral azithromycin or doxycycline