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Non-Gonoccocal Urethritis


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Nongonoccocal Urethritis: An Overview
Nongonoccocal urethritis is a diagnosis of exclusion. It describes the symptoms you are experiencing, but rather than telling you what disease you have it tells you what disease you don't.
How Do I Get Tested For Non-Gonoccocal Urethritis/NGU?
You're not tested for non-gonoccocal urethritis. You're tested for all the things that could cause it.
How is Non-Gonoccocal Urethritis (NGU) Treated?
Most cases of NGU are treated the same way as chlamydia.
What Are The Symptoms of Non-Gonococcal Urethritis?
As you would expect by the name, the main symptom of non-gonococcal urethritis is swelling of the urethra.
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