Urethritis Flashcards
1
Q
Common causative agents of urethritis?
A
Neisseria gonorrhoea, chlamydia trachomatis
Rare: yeast, HSV, adenovirus
Trauma: intermittent catheterisation, etc
2
Q
How does urethritis typically present?
A
Between ages 15/24, low socio-economic class, prior or current STD.
Urethreal discharge (from clear to purulent), itching or irritation between voids.
Dysuria.
Sensation of heavyness in male genitals.
3
Q
Investigations for urethritis?
A
Gram stain of urethral discharge.
NAAT test
Culture discharge
4
Q
Management for gonorrhoea induced urethritis?
A
Ceftriaxone stat + doxycycline 7 days
Or cefixime, or gentamicin + azithromycin stat
5
Q
Management of urethritis not suggestive of gonorrhoea?
A
Doxycyclin 7/7 or azithromycin 7/4
