NON GONOCOCCAL URETHRITIS Flashcards
1
Q
what is NGU
A
infection of the urethra caused by pathogens (germs) other than gonorrhea
2
Q
causative agents (5)
A
Bacterial Chlamydia trachomatis 2. Viral HSV, adenovirus, CMV 3. Fungi Candida albicans 4. Parasitic Trichomonas vaginalis 5. Non infectious a. Mechanical injury – like a catheter or by chemicals such as antiseptics
3
Q
incubation period
A
7-21 days
4
Q
male symp
A
Discharge from the penis
Burning or pain when urinating
Itching, irritation or tenderness
Underwear stain
5
Q
female symp
A
Discharge from the vagina Burning or pain when urinating Abdominal pain or abnormal vaginal bleeding may be an indication that the infection has progressed to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
6
Q
anal symp
A
rectal itching, discharge or pain during a bowel movement.
7
Q
oral symp
A
usualy assymp/ pharyngitis
8
Q
comp
A
epididymitis- infertility
reactive arthritis
PID
urethral stricture and stenosis
9
Q
rx
A
oral single dose 1g azithromycin
(chlamydia)
alt doxycycline 100mg 2x/day 7 days
10
Q
rx of recurrence
A
single dose metroninidazole erythromycin 7 days
