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Definition

In men, urethritis (inflammation of the urethra) which is not caused by gonorrhoea or chlamydial infection is called non-specific (meaning unknown cause) urethritis, or NSU.

Symptoms

  • Discharge from the penis

  • Burning or pain when passing urine

  • Stains on underwear

Diagnosis

Evidence of urethritis, i.e. 5 or more polymorphs (white blood cells involved in the inflammatory process) per high power field on microscopy, and the absence of gonorrhoea and chlamydia.

Management

See Diagnosis and management guidelines entry for non specific urethritis
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Australia

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