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1. Examination in male patients with urethritis includes the following:
2. Testing

Urethral smear that demonstrates at least 5 leukocytes per oil immersion field on microscopy

Inspect the underwear for secretions

Penis: Examine for skin lesions that may indicate other STDs (eg, condyloma acuminatum, herpes simplex, syphilis); in uncircumcised men, retract the foreskin to assess for lesions and exudate

Rectal: During the digital rectal examination, note any perianal lesions

A mucopurulent or purulent urethral discharge

Prostate: Palpate for tenderness or bogginess suggestive of prostatitis

Testes: Examine for evidence of mass or inflammation; palpate the spermatic cord, looking for swelling, tenderness, or warmth suggestive of orchitis or epididymitis

First-voided urine specimen that demonstrates leukocyte esterase on dipstick test or at least 10 WBCs/hpf on microscopy

Urethra: Examine lumen of the distal urethral meatus for lesions, stricture, or obvious urethral discharge; palpate along urethra for areas of fluctuance, tenderness, or warmth suggestive of abscess or for firmness suggesting foreign body

Lymphatics: Check for inguinal adenopathy