ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An infection in the urethra is called?
A
Pyelonephritis
B
Cystitis
C
Urethritis
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra and is a lower urinary tract infection. The urethra is a fibromuscular tube through which urine exits the body in both males and females and semen in males. Urethritis has a strong association with sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Detailed explanation-2: -Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra, the tube that carries pee from the bladder out of the body. It’s usually caused by an infection. The term non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) is used when the condition is not caused by the sexually transmitted infection gonorrhoea.

Detailed explanation-3: -Both bacteria and viruses may cause urethritis. Some of the bacteria that cause this condition include E coli, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. These bacteria also cause urinary tract infections (UTIs) and some sexually transmitted diseases. Viral causes are herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus.

Detailed explanation-4: -Antibiotics can successfully cure urethritis caused by bacteria. Many different antibiotics can treat urethritis, but some of the most commonly prescribed include: Doxycycline (Adoxa, Monodox, Oracea, Vibramycin) Ceftriaxone (Rocephin)

Detailed explanation-5: -These infections can be painful on their own. While they can be treated with more intensive rounds of antibiotics, they can cause damage to the organs if left untreated for too long. These untreated infections can also spread to the blood and result in sepsis, which can be deadly.

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