&lt;h2&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;FAQs on Non-Gonococcal Urethritis (NGU)&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;1. What is non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU) and how is it different from gonorrhoea?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;347&quot; data-end=&quot;382&quot;&gt;Non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU)&lt;/strong&gt; &lt;/span&gt;is inflammation of the urethra caused by infections &lt;em data-start=&quot;435&quot; data-end=&quot;447&quot;&gt;other than&lt;/em&gt; gonorrhoea. While &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com/gonorrhea-treatment&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;466&quot; data-end=&quot;480&quot;&gt;gonorrhoea&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; is caused by &lt;em data-start=&quot;494&quot; data-end=&quot;517&quot;&gt;Neisseria gonorrhoeae&lt;/em&gt;, NGU is typically caused by bacteria like &lt;em data-start=&quot;560&quot; data-end=&quot;583&quot;&gt;Chlamydia trachomatis&lt;/em&gt; or &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/mycoplasma-genitalium-m-gen&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;em data-start=&quot;587&quot; data-end=&quot;610&quot;&gt;Mycoplasma genitalium&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;. Both conditions present with similar symptoms, such as painful urination and &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/penile-discharge&quot;&gt;&lt;span&gt;&lt;strong&gt;discharge&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;, but require different treatment.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;2. Can NGU be transmitted through oral sex?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;786&quot; data-end=&quot;984&quot;&gt;Yes, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;791&quot; data-end=&quot;834&quot;&gt;NGU can be transmitted through oral sex&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, especially if the partner has an active infection such as chlamydia, &lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline; color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/herpes-simplex-virus-hsv&quot;&gt;herpes simplex virus&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (HSV-1), or other bacteria present in the mouth or throat.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;3. What are the early symptoms of NGU in men?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1041&quot; data-end=&quot;1078&quot;&gt;Early symptoms of NGU in men include:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;1081&quot; data-end=&quot;1121&quot;&gt;Burning or pain when urinating (dysuria)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1124&quot; data-end=&quot;1164&quot;&gt;Clear, white, or yellow penile discharge&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1167&quot; data-end=&quot;1212&quot;&gt;Itching or irritation at the tip of the penis&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1215&quot; data-end=&quot;1282&quot;&gt;Mild discomfort during ejaculation&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Some men may show no symptoms.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;4. How is NGU diagnosed in Singapore?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1331&quot; data-end=&quot;1368&quot;&gt;In Singapore, NGU is diagnosed using:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;1371&quot; data-end=&quot;1400&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1371&quot; data-end=&quot;1386&quot;&gt;Urine tests&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; (NAAT or PCR)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1403&quot; data-end=&quot;1447&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1403&quot; data-end=&quot;1421&quot;&gt;Urethral swabs&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; for microscopy or culture&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1450&quot; data-end=&quot;1611&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1450&quot; data-end=&quot;1469&quot;&gt;STD panel tests&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt; to rule out gonorrhoea and other infections&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;Testing is confidential and typically available at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/sexual-health-clinic&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366; text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;sexual health clinics&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt; in the PULSE Clinic.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;5. What antibiotics are used to treat NGU?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1665&quot; data-end=&quot;1710&quot;&gt;The most common antibiotics used for NGU are&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;1713&quot; data-end=&quot;1758&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1713&quot; data-end=&quot;1729&quot;&gt;Azithromycin&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;1761&quot; data-end=&quot;1883&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1761&quot; data-end=&quot;1776&quot;&gt;Doxycycline&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;If symptoms persist, additional antibiotics may be prescribed based on follow-up tests.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;6. Can I get NGU without having sex?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p data-start=&quot;1931&quot; data-end=&quot;2030&quot;&gt;Yes, &lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong data-start=&quot;1936&quot; data-end=&quot;1976&quot;&gt;NGU can occur without sexual contact&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;, though it is less common. Non-sexual causes include:&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;li data-start=&quot;2033&quot; data-end=&quot;2085&quot;&gt;Chemical irritation (e.g., from soaps or lubricants)&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2088&quot; data-end=&quot;2112&quot;&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://www.pulse-clinic.com.sg/men-uti-singapore&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #003366;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Urinary tract infections&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li data-start=&quot;2115&quot; data-end=&quot;2224&quot;&gt;Use of urinary catheters or medical procedures&lt;br data-start=&quot;2161&quot; data-end=&quot;2164&quot; /&gt;However, most cases are still linked to sexual transmission.&lt;/li&gt;
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