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Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU)

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Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU) is an infection of the urethra caused by pathogens (germs) other than gonorrhea. It is generally spread through vaginal, oral, and anal sex.

Signs & Symptoms: begin 1-3 weeks after exposure

• Most women and some men have no symptoms
• Clear, yellow or white pus from the penis
• Discharge or burning of the vagina
• Burning or pain during urination

Complications & Consequences:

• Can lead to more serious infection
• Reproductive organs can be damaged
• May lead to infertility in men and women
• Can be spread to other sex partners
• Infected mother can pass germs to her baby during childbirth
• Infected baby can develop and eye infection or pneumonia

Prevention:

• Appropriate use of latex condoms and barriers
• Limit the number of sex partners
• Get tested
• Notify sex partners immediately if infected