Chlamydial urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease involving infection of the urethra -LRB- the tube that drains urine from the bladder -RRB- . An infection which only affects the urethra is called urethritis.
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| Overview Difficulty urinating |
| Symptoms Chlamydia can be treated with a variety of antibiotics , including : AzithromycinErythromycinQuinolonesTetracyclinesBoth sexual partners must be treated for both gonorrhea and chlamydia to prevent passing the infections back and forth . Examination Of Male Sexual Partners We recommend that male sexual partners of women with genital warts be examined by a physician.
Even partners without symptoms need to be treated . |
| Treatment Chlamydial urethritis is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis.Chlamydia can cause a type of swelling -LRB- inflammation -RRB- of the urethra -LRB- urethritis -RRB- . Hey all, I have had urethritis for years (because a dumb doctor cut my urethra and caused scar tissue---which can't be removed as it would cause more scar tissue).
Chlamydia and gonorrhea often occur together.People who are sexually active and those with multiple sexual partners are at highest risk for chlamydia infection.Different strains of chlamydia cause genital , eye , lymph node , and respiratory infections . A child born to a woman with a chlamydia infection of the cervix may develop an eye or lung infection . |
| Causes Taking a sample of secretions from the penis and sending it to a lab for a culture or a test called polymerase chain reaction -LRB- PCR -RRB- Urethral discharge culture or genital fluid testing for gonorrheaUrine test |
| Tests & diagnosis Antibiotic treatment is usually successful . |
| Prognosis Screening for other sexually transmitted infections , including syphilis and HIV , is important when you 've been diagnosed with a new chlamydia infection.Having a sexual relationship with one partner -LRB- monogamous -RRB- who is not infected is one way to avoid chlamydia . Chance that a woman will pickup an HIV infection from a HIV positive male through one vaginal intercourse event: One in two chance. i do not agree with this statement. where did you get this information?
The proper use of condoms during intercourse usually prevents infection . |
| Prevention Narrowing -LRB- strictures -RRB- of the urethra may occur . This may require surgery to correct.The infection may come back -LRB- recur -RRB- if you do not take your medicine as directed , or if your sexual partners are not treated . |
| Complications Call your health care provider if you have symptoms of a chlamydia infection . A urologist is a male health professional doctor who specializes in male health issues (sexual infections, genital health, reproductive health).
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