A 28-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and urethral discharge. He is sexually active with multiple partners and uses condoms incon...

Question

A 28-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and urethral discharge. He is sexually active with multiple partners and uses condoms inconsistently. What is the most appropriate initial management according to UK sexual health guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Start empirical treatment for gonorrhoea and chlamydia and refer to a genitourinary medicine clinic

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Reassure and suggest increased fluids only

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Provide antibiotics only after culture results in 7 days

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Treat his current partner only

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Advise abstinence without further action

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): Urethritis – STI management

A 28-year-old man presents with a 3-day history of dysuria and urethral discharge. He is sexually active with multiple partners and uses condoms inconsistently. What is the most appropriate initial management according to UK sexual health guidelines?