Urethritis
Symptoms:
Signs and tests:
A physical examination may reveal tender and enlarged inguinal lymph nodes (groin area), discharge from the penis, a tender and enlarged testicle, and a tender and enlarged epididymis.
Tests and findings: - triple-void urine specimens for urinalysis and culture
- #1 initial stream
- #2 mid-stream
- #3 post (after) prostatic massage by examiner
- increased WBCs and bacterial growth on culture in urine #1
- blood may be noted in urine #1
- cultures are obtained for gonorrhea and Chlamydia
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