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Revision as of 19:37, 2 February 2012

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief: Cafer Zorkun, M.D., Ph.D. [2]

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 ==Treatment==
 ==[[Urethritis medical therapy|Medical Therapy]]==
-A variety of drugs may be prescribed based on the cause of the patient's urethritis.  Some examples of medications based on causes include:
-*[[Clotrimazole]] (Mycelex) - Trichomonas
-*[[Doxycycline]] (Vibramycin) - [[Chlamydia]]
-*[[Fluconazole]] (Diflucan) - Monilial
-*[[Metronidazole]] (Flagyl) - Trichomonas
-*[[Nitrofurantoin]] - Bacterial Infection
-*[[Nystatin]] (Mycostatin) - Monilial
-*[[Co-trimoxazole]], which is a combination of Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim in a ratio of 5 to 1 (Septrin, Bactrim) - Bacterial Infection
-Proper perineal hygiene should be stressed.  This includes avoiding use of vaginal deodarant sprays and proper wiping after urination and bowel movements.  Intercourse should be avoided until symptoms subside.
 ==References==

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Sexually Transmitted Diseases Main Page
Urethritis Microchapters

Home

Patient Information

Overview

Historical Perspective

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Urethritis from other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural History, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

Diagnostic Study of Choice

History and Symptoms

Physical Examination

Laboratory Findings

Electrocardiogram

X-ray

Echocardiography and Ultrasound

CT Scan

MRI

Other Imaging Findings

Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy

Interventions

Surgery

Primary Prevention

Secondary Prevention

Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy

Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1

Urethritis On the Web

Most recent articles

Most cited articles

Review articles

Programs

Powerpoint slides

Images

American Roentgen Ray Society Images of Urethritis All Images X-rays Echo & Ultrasound CT Images MRI

Ongoing Trials at Clinical Trials.gov

US National Guidelines Clearinghouse

NICE Guidance

FDA onUrethritis

CDC onUrethritis

Urethritisin the news

Blogs onUrethritis

Directions to Hospitals Treating Urethritis

Risk calculators and risk factors for Urethritis