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Risks Of Non-gonococcal Urethritis
Urethritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the body.
Alternative Names
Urethral syndrome; NGU; Non-gonococcal urethritis
Causes, incidence, and risk factors
Urethritis may be caused by bacteria or a virus. The same bacteria that cause
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