Abstract
This article reviews most common sexually transmitted causes of urethritis in men. Outlined are clinical presentation, approach, diagnostic work-up, and treatment for the most common pathogens, as well as the cost issues related to antibiotic therapy. Common management problems in urethritis are also discussed.
MeSH terms
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Animals
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / economics
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis
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Chlamydia Infections / drug therapy
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Chlamydia trachomatis
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Drug Costs
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Drug Resistance, Microbial
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Gonorrhea / diagnosis
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Gonorrhea / drug therapy
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Humans
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Male
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / diagnosis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / drug therapy*
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases / parasitology
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial / diagnosis
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Bacterial / drug therapy
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Trichomonas Infections / diagnosis
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Trichomonas Infections / drug therapy
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Trichomonas vaginalis
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Ureaplasma Infections / diagnosis
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Ureaplasma Infections / drug therapy
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Ureaplasma urealyticum
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Urethritis / drug therapy
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Urethritis / microbiology*
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Urethritis / parasitology