Penile discharge
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Penile discharge is fluid that comes from the urethra at the end of the penis that is not urine, pre-ejaculate or semen.[2][3]
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This male presented with a purulent penile discharge due to gonorrhea with an overlying penile pyodermal lesion. Pyoderma involves the formation of a purulent skin lesion, in this case located on the glans penis, and overlying the sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea.[1] | |
Symptoms | Fluid from penis |
Causes | Infections including gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis |
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Common causes include infections due to gonorrhea, chlamydia, or trichomoniasis.[3] In gonorrhea the discharge may be white, yellow, or green.[4][5]
A swab of the discharge is usually performed.[5]
Treatment depends on the cause. Spread of infection is reduced by also treating sexual contacts.[6]
Risk factors include being sexually active men under the age of 25, having a recent new sexual partner, or having unprotected sex.[6]