What follow-up care is necessary for patients treated for urethritis to ensure resolution of symptoms?

Follow-up care for patients treated for urethritis should focus on ensuring symptom resolution and providing appropriate advice rather than routine repeat testing or imaging unless complications or atypical features arise.

Patients should be advised to complete the full course of treatment and to seek further medical attention if symptoms persist or recur, as urethritis symptoms typically resolve with appropriate therapy.

Routine follow-up appointments or urine retesting are not generally necessary if the patient is asymptomatic after treatment.

However, if symptoms do not resolve within 48 hours of treatment initiation, or if there are atypical features or recurrent infections, further assessment including possible imaging or specialist referral may be warranted.

Healthcare professionals should provide patients with information on symptom recognition, prevention, and the importance of prompt treatment for any recurrence.