Summary: Urology/sexually Transmitted Diseases
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Bacterial (urinary tract) infection
common infections that affect the bladder, kidneys and the tubes connected to them -
Cause bacterial (urinary tract) infection
bacteria. But enhanced by kidney stones, contraceptive diaphragm, condoms coated in spermicide or diabetes -
Symptoms Bacterial (urinary tract) infection
pain or discomfort when peeing, pain low down in tummy, cloudy or bad-smelling urine -
Urinary tract infection/cystitis, main symptoms
pain, burning or stinging when peeing. Urine that is dark, cloudy or strong smelling -
Urinary tract infection/cystitis, diagnostic methods
usually don’t need to see GP. Urine sample may be taken -
Urinary tract infection/cystitis, therapy/treatment
pain killers, drink lots of water, avoid having sex -
Cause Chlamydia trachomatis infection/Trachoma (with PID)
Infection by sexual contact where it is transmitted from an infected individual to an uninfected individual. -
Symptoms Chlamydia trachomatis infection /trachoma
Pain when urinating, unusual discharge from the genitals
Women may experience bleeding during periods or after or during sex
men may have pain or swelling in the testes -
Diagnostic methods chlamydia
By a urine sample or by a cotton swab chlamydia may be diagnosed. The samples are analysed for the presence of the infectious bacteria. -
Candidiasis, therapy/treatment
antifungal medication
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