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Causes Epididymitis is caused by bacteria that travel from the urethra or the bladder to the epididymis. A person with a penis can get epididymitis from: Most often chlamydia and gonorrhea Non-STI bacteria People with penises of any...

Causes NGU is often caused by a bacterial infection (like chlamydia), but it can also be caused by a virus or protozoa. Bacterial infections can be treated and cured with antibiotics. To find out if you have NGU, you need to be examined by...

Causes Gonorrhea is passed through unprotected sex (including oral sex). Symptoms Some people may have gonorrhea and not know it because symptoms are mild or there are no symptoms. In women, early symptoms are sometimes so mild that they...

Causes Chlamydia is passed between people through unprotected sex (including oral). The bacteria can be found in semen, ejaculate, vaginal/internal genital fluids, and rectal fluids. Pregnant people may pass the infection to their baby's...