Getting to the bottom of urogenital symptoms requires careful history taking

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Getting to the bottom of urogenital symptoms requires careful history taking

12 February 2020

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Wednesday 12 February 2020, 01:00 AM

Urethritis can cause discomfort when urinating, increased frequency of urination and urethral discharge

SEXUAL HEALTH

This article, the first in a new column on sexual health, by infectious disease and sexual health specialist Massimo Giola, describes the work-up and management of a man with symptoms suggestive of urethritis

Key points, Urogenital symptoms may be non-specific, requiring multiple investigations to identify a cause. Thorough examination and history taking is important

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