What is another word for Nongonococcal Urethritis?
Pronunciation: [nˌɒnɡˈɒnəkˌɒkə͡l jˌʊ͡əɹɪθɹˈa͡ɪtɪs] (IPA) 
Nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) is a condition that refers to inflammation of the urethra that is not caused by the gonorrhea bacteria. Common synonyms or alternative names for NGU include non-specific urethritis (NSU), non-chlamydia urethritis, non-gonococcal cervicitis, and non-gonococcal genital infection (NGI). The symptoms of NGU can include painful urination, itching, discharge, and discomfort in the genital area. NGU can be caused by a variety of pathogens such as chlamydia, mycoplasma, and ureaplasma. It can be treated with antibiotics, but if left untreated, it can cause complications such as infertility or the spread of the infection to other parts of the body.
