Types of Urinary Tract Infection
Urethritis
Urethritis is the inflammation of the urethra, and one of the distinctive symptoms is painful urination. Most urethritis is caused by bacterial such as gonococcus, chlamydia trachomatis, and escherichia coli (E. coli). In some cases, urethritis could be triggered by viruses such as cytomegalovirus, herpes simplex virus-1, and herpes simplex virus-2. Injury and chemical irritants are also possible triggers of urethritis. Injury refers to urethra damage caused by vigorous sex, masturbation, or surgeries. Chemical irritants may include usages of soaps, shower gel, lotions, spermicides, or deodorants in the genital area.
Symptoms of urethritis often appear as:
- Painful urination
- Frequent or urgent urination
- White or cloudy discharge from the urethra
- Blood in semen
- Blood in urine
You will have an elevated risk if you are:
- A female
- A male aged between twenty to thirty-five
- Having more than one sexual partner
- Having dangerous sexual behaviors like anal penetration without a condom [2]
