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Posted on: 07/07/2010
Question
What is nongonococcal urethritis?
Answer
Chlamydial urethritis accounts for 5 to 20 percent of cases of dysuria. This organism can cause dysuria (painful urination). Gonorrhoeae is another cause for dysuria. Both organisms can be checked with routine STD screening by giving a urine sample.