Jan 2, 2025 · Urethritis is usually a sexually transmitted infection that typically presents with dysuria, urethral discharge, and/or pruritus at the end of the urethra. Urethral discharge is the classic physical finding.

Urethritis classically presents as acute urethral discharge following unprotected sex. The two most important etiologic agents are and . Increased risk is associated with new sex partner, multiple sex partners, or age under 25 years. Disease may be …

Feb 4, 2022 · Reactive arthritis (ReA) is an inflammatory arthritis that occurs after exposure to certain gastrointestinal and genitourinary infections. The classical triad of post-infectious arthritis, non-gonococcal urethritis, and conjunctivitis is frequently described but found only in a minority of cases and not required for diagnosis. [1]

Jan 24, 2025 · A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection of the kidneys, bladder, or urethra. Infectious cystitis is the most common type of UTI, which is caused by a bacterial infection of the bladder. Pyelonephritis is an infection of the kidney that often occurs via bacterial ascent, and urethritis is an infection causing an inflammation of the urethra.

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Dec 29, 2024 · Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), includes a range of clinical syndromes that can be acquired and transmitted through sexual activity and may be caused by various types of pathogens, including bacteria, fungi, viruses, and parasites. Early...

Feb 9, 2023 · Interstitial cystitis (bladder pain syndrome) is a chronic, often debilitating clinical syndrome of urinary frequency, urgency, and pelvic pain. Symptoms vary with bladder filling. Typified by periods of remission and exacerbations. Diagnosis is one of exclusion, and physicians must carefully con...

Nov 20, 2024 · Dysuria refers to discomfort, burning, or sensation of pain during micturition. Patients may also complain of urethral discomfort not associated with micturition. Dysuria may be external (i.e., urine irritating the inflamed genital organs) or …

Dec 5, 2024 · Gonorrhea infection is a common STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, a gram-negative diplococcus bacterium that is closely related to other human Neisseria species. Men typically present with a urethral discharge; women are often asymptomatic, but may have vaginal discharge. Risk factors include multiple sex partners in recent months, known partner with …

Jun 8, 2023 · Chancroid is an infectious disease caused by the fastidious, gram-negative coccobacillus Haemophilus ducreyi, most commonly presenting with a painful genital ulcer, and often associated with fluctuant lymphadenitis.