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