Urethritis is a lower urinary tract infection that causes inflammation of the urethra—the fibromuscular tube responsible for expelling urine from the body in both males and females. In males, the urethra serves as the passage for the expulsion of semen from the body as well. Urethritis is commonly associated with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and is classified as either gonococcal or nongonococcal. Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis are the main causative agents of this condition. The most common symptom of urethritis is urethral discharge.Testing and treatment are crucial to prevent the spread of STIs. Diagnosis depends on a comprehensive patient history, physical examination, and appropriate laboratory tests to confirm the presence of infection. Although symptoms may resolve spontaneously, antibiotic treatment is usually advised, particularly in cases where infection is confirmed or for sexual partners of affected individuals. This activity examines the evaluation and management of urethritis, highlighting the essential role of interprofessional healthcare teams and their collaboration within the medical field. Such collaboration ensures well-coordinated care, leading to enhanced outcomes for affected patients and effective management and prevention of the further spread of STIs.
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- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: IPCE Credits: 1.0 hours
AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
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- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
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- Specialty: Adolescent Medicine, Chemical Pathology, Child Abuse Pediatrics, Clinical Pathology, General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Geriatric Medicine, Infectious Disease, Infectious Diseases/Medical Microbiology, Internal Medicine, Male Genital, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Urinary Tract