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Urethritis    See images

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Symptoms

Signs and Tests

A physical examination may reveal tender and enlarged inguinal lymph nodes (groin area), discharge from the penis, a tender and enlarged penis.

Tests and findings:

  • triple-void urine specimens for urinalysis and culture
    • #1 initial stream
    • #2 mid-stream
    • #3 post (after) prostatic massage by examiner
  • increased WBCs and bacterial growth on culture in urine #1
  • blood may be noted in urine #1
  • cultures are obtained for gonorrhea and Chlamydia

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