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Intercourse Related Nongonococcal Urethritis
Prevention
Because both gonococcal and nongonococcal urethritis are caused by microbes that can be transmitted during sexual intercourse, you can prevent these infections by:
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Not having sex
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Having a sex with only one uninfected partner
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Consistently using male latex condoms during sexual activity, with or without a spermicide
Having sexually transmitted urethritis may increase your risk of HIV infection. If you already have HIV, urethritis may increase the risk...
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Urethritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Urethritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the body.Alternative... Read more »
Chlamydial urethritis: male
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chlamydial urethritis is a sexually transmitted disease involving infection of the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder).Causes,... Read more »
Urethritis: chronic
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Chronic urethritis is long-term swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the urethra, the tube that carries urine from the body. This inflammation... Read more »
Sexual intercourse: painful
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Painful sexual intercourse; Dyspareunia Home Care For painful intercourse in women after pregnancy: Wait at least 6 weeks after... Read more »
Gonococcemia (disseminated)
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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