... Most cases of urethral discharge in both males and females are due to gonorrhea or
Chlamydia trachomatis
. When the smear and culture are negative for gonorrhea, a course of tetracycline can be given as a therapeutic trial to diagnose
Chlamydia
infection.
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... A significant purulent urethral discharge invariably signals the diagnosis of gonorrhea and, until a Gram stain is done, little consideration is given to the other causes of a nonbloody urethral discharge. However, one should also consider other etiologic agents (
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... This excretion from the urinary meatus may be purulent, mucoid, or thin; sanguineous or clear; and scant or profuse. It usually develops suddenly, most commonly in men with a prostate infection.
History and physical examination
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... Urethral discharge from the urinary meatus may be purulent, mucoid, or thin; sanguineous or clear; and scant or profuse. It usually develops suddenly, most commonly in men with a prostate infection.
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... George P.N. Samraj
Discharge from the urethra is a common symptom. The characteristics and the cause of urethral discharge (UD) vary widely. Discharge can be profuse or scanty; clear, yellowish, or white; mucopurulent or serous; bloody, watery, or... Approach ... History ... Physical examination ... Testing ... Diagnostic assessment
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... Urethral discharge from the urinary meatus may be purulent, mucoid, or thin; sanguineous or clear; and scant or profuse. It usually develops suddenly, most commonly in men with a prostate infection.
History
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... Urethral discharge is an excretion from the urinary meatus that may be purulent, mucoid, or thin; sanguineous or clear; and scant or profuse. It usually develops suddenly, most commonly in men with a prostate infection.
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A significant purulent urethral discharge invariably signals the
diagnosis of gonorrhea and, until a Gram stain is done, little consideration
is given to the other causes of a nonbloody urethral discharge. However, one
should also consider other... Pictures
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The complement pathways make up an important part of the body's innate
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... Samir S. Shah, MD, MSCE Gonococcal Infections - BASICS Gonococcal Infections - description Neisseria gonorrhoeae, an aerobic Gram-negative diplococcus, is the etiologic agent of gonorrhea. Gonococcal Infections - general ... Gonococcal Infections - DIAGNOSIS ... Gonococcal Infections - TREATMENT ... Gonococcal Infections - FOLLOW UP ... Gonococcal Infections - bibliography ... Gonococcal Infections - CODES ... Gonococcal Infections - FAQ
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... Stephen A. Zderic, MDMichele Clement, MD (4th Edition) Urethral Prolapse - BASICS Urethral Prolapse - description Circular eversion of the distal urethral mucosa through the external urethral meatus ... Urethral Prolapse - DIAGNOSIS ... Urethral Prolapse - TREATMENT ... Urethral Prolapse - FOLLOW UP ... Urethral Prolapse - bibliography ... Urethral Prolapse - CODES ... Urethral Prolapse - FAQ
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