2015 UK National Guideline on the management of non-gonococcal urethritis. (February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Horner, P; Blee, K; O'Mahony, C; Muir, P; Evans, C; Radcliffe, K
• Is Part Of: International journal of STD & AIDS. Volume 27:Number 2(2016:Feb.)
• Page Start: 85
• Page End: 96
• Publication Date: 2016-02
• Subjects: Non-gonococcal urethritis -- urethritis -- NGU -- NSU -- sexually transmitted infections -- chlamydia -- Chlamydia trachomatis -- Mycoplasma genitalium; Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; AIDS (Disease) -- Periodicals; 616.951
• DOI: 10.1177/0956462415586675
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0956-4624

Abstract

We present the updated British Association for Sexual Health and HIV guideline for the management of non-gonococcal urethritis in men. This document includes a review of the current literature on its aetiology, diagnosis and management. In particular it highlights the emerging evidence that azithromycin 1 g may result in the development of antimicrobial resistance in Mycoplasma genitalium and that neither azithromycin 1 g nor doxycycline 100 mg twice daily for seven days achieves a cure rate of >90% for this micro-organism. Evidence-based diagnostic and management strategies for men presenting with symptoms suggestive of urethritis, those confirmed to have non-gonococcal urethritis and those with persistent symptoms following first-line treatment are detailed.