Urethritis: Is a sexually transmitted infection

Urethritis is a sexually transmitted infection that causes urethral discharge, dysuria, and/or itching. Learn about the causes, risk factors, complications, investigations, and management of urethritis, including antibiotic therapy and prevention. Urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra, often caused by bacterial infection. Learn about the common causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of urethritis, as well as how to prevent it. Urethritis Urethritis is a common condition that causes inflammation in your urethra. Infections are the most common cause of urethritis. But you can also get it from irritants or trauma. Treatment usually includes antibiotics. Urethritis - Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis & treatment from the MSD Manuals - Medical Consumer Version.