When Was Urethritis Discovered?

Urethritis has been recognised since biblical times [1] and, even before the discovery of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in 1879 [2] was recognised as comprising two distinct clinical entities, a severe form with a short incubation period and a milder sub-acute disease [3].

Is urethritis always an STI?

Urethritis means inflammation of the urethra (the tube inside your penis which urine travels out of from your bladder when you pass water). Urethritis is usually caused by a sexually transmitted infection (STI) but not always. It can occur within a stable relationship.

How is urethritis developed?

Urethritis is swelling and irritation or inflammation of the urethra. Urethritis is most commonly caused by bacteria or a virus, but can also result from physical injury or sensitivity to some chemicals in spermicides and contraceptive foams and jellies.