Don't Skip the Thanksgiving Cranberries Nov 24, 2008
If the infection in the urethra (urethritis) is left unchecked, bacteria can move deeper into the urinary tract to the bladder (cystitis) and throughout the ureters into the kidneys (pyelonephritis). Kidney infections are extremely dangerous and can lead to life-threatening conditions such as bacteremia (bacteria in the bloodstream) if left untreated. (Newsmax)
Recognising Chlamydia Oct 21, 2008
There may also be inflammation of the tube leading from the bladder to the tip of the penis (urethritis), and inflammation of the tube leading from the testes to the penis (epididymitis). There may also be mild irritation at the end of the penis that will usually disappear after two or three days. (Suite101.com)
Urigen to Present At RedChip Small-Cap Investor Conference Jun 4, 2008
Urigen's URG301 project targets urethritis and acute urgency in patients diagnosed with an overactive bladder. For further information, please visit Urigen's website at. (Primezone Releases)
Announcement of Urigen Pharmaceuticals, Inc. Apr 5, 2008
URG301 is a female urethral suppository targeting urethritis and acute urgency and nocturia secondary to overactive bladder ... Urigen's URG301 project targets urethritis and acute urgency in patients diagnosed with an overactive bladder. (Primezone Releases)
Urinary Tract Infections Feb 17, 2008
Urethritis is often accompanied by burning with urination (dysuria) and urethral discharge, especially when it involves sexually transmitted diseases caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, and Trichomonas vaginalis. Cystitis, or inflammation of the urinary bladder, manifests itself as urinary frequency and urgency. (Suite101.com)
UK sexual health crisis worsens Nov 24, 2007
Between 2002 and 2006, rates of newly diagnosed gonorrhoea rose by 25% in gay men, syphilis by 117%, chlamydia by 97%, non-specific urethritis by 24% and genital warts by 21. Dr Valerie Delpech, the head of HIV surveillance at the HPA, said: "In recent years we have seen steady increases in all sexually transmitted infections, including HIV, in gay men and since 2003, the number of HIV diagnoses reported annually has consistently increased and exceeded the annual number of diagnoses throughout... (Guardian Unlimited -- Society)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease May 19, 2007
Both C. trachomatis and N. gonorrhoeae are bacteria that cause infection of the columnar epithelial cells of mucosal membranes: in men, infection involves the urethra (urethritis), and in women, infection involves the endocervix (cervicitis). Gonorrhea may also involve rectal mucosa, the throat and the conjunctiva. (Suite101.com)
Positive STD Test? Don't Keep Quiet Jan 21, 2007
Researchers analyzed 14 studies involving 12,389 women and men diagnosed with a common sexually transmitted infection, including Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and non-specific urethritis. Three new strategies were used in these studies that made it easier for patients to share responsibility for the care of their sexual partners. (Click2Houston, TX)
Informing partners can help cut sexually transmitted infections Jan 20, 2007
Researchers analysed 14 studies involving 12,389 women and men diagnosed with a common sexually transmitted infection, including chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and non-specific urethritis. Three new strategies were used in these studies that made it easier for patients to share responsibility for the care of their sexual partners: patient delivered partner therapy (where a patient is given drugs or a prescription for their partners), home sampling for partners, and providing additional information for... (EurekAlert!)
Scientists Decipher Genome for 'Nasty' Sexually Transmitted Disease Jan 13, 2007
Men infected with the parasite may experience mild symptoms such as a burning sensation after urination and may suffer urogenital infections such as urethritis and prostatitis. HealthDay. (MEDLINEplus)
Scientists Decipher Genome for 'Nasty' STD Jan 12, 2007
Men infected with the parasite may experience mild symptoms such as a burning sensation after urination and may suffer urogenital infections such as urethritis and prostatitis. More information. (Forbes)
Scientists Decipher Genome for 'Nasty' STD Jan 12, 2007
Scientists Decipher Genome for 'Nasty' STD - healthfinder (Health-Finder)
Newly Identified Strains Of Chlamydia Trachomatis Could Produce New Diseases Jan 3, 2007
(January 4, 2006) -- Oral sex may be a risk factor for nongonococcal urethritis, one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases affecting both men and women, according to a new study in the February 1 issue of the. . (Science Daily)
