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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
The risk factors of urethral cancer include history of [[bladder cancer]], [[urinary tract infections]], and [[sexually transmitted diseases]]. | |||
==Risk Factors:== | ==Risk Factors:== | ||
Risk factors for urethral cancer include the following: | |||
* Having a history of bladder cancer. | * Having a history of [[bladder cancer]]. | ||
* Having conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the urethra, including: | * Having conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the urethra, including: | ||
:* Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human papillomavirus (HPV), especially HPV type 16 | :* [[Sexually transmitted diseases]] (STDs), including [[human papillomavirus]] (HPV), especially HPV type 16 | ||
:* Frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs) | :* Frequent [[urinary tract infections]] (UTIs) | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
The risk factors of urethral cancer include history of bladder cancer, urinary tract infections, and sexually transmitted diseases.
Risk Factors:
Risk factors for urethral cancer include the following:
- Having a history of bladder cancer.
- Having conditions that cause chronic inflammation in the urethra, including:
- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human papillomavirus (HPV), especially HPV type 16
- Frequent urinary tract infections (UTIs)