Tag: Urethral Discharge

December 4, 2025 / Mohammed looti

NONGONOCOCCAL URETHRITIS (NGU)

Definition and Scope of Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU) Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU) stands as one of the most prevalent sexually transmitted infections (STIs) globally, distinguished by its unique etiology—it encompasses any inflammatory condition of the urethra not caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae, the bacterium responsible for gonorrhea. The urethra, the critical duct responsible for conveying urine from the […]

December 1, 2025 / Mohammed looti

URETHRITIS

Introduction and Definition of Urethritis Urethritis is defined as an inflammatory condition affecting the urethra, the tube responsible for transporting urine from the bladder outside the body. This condition is characterized pathologically by the infiltration of inflammatory cells into the urethral lumen and subepithelial tissue. Clinically, urethritis often manifests with the cardinal indicators of dysuria […]