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Because females have a much shorter urethra then men, so the bacteria don't have to travel as far.
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What are some causes urethritis?
Uncomplicated urethritis usually results from infection by the bacteria Escherichia coli, commonly found in the bowel.
What is Urethritis?
Urethritis is swelling and irritation (inflammation) of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the body. Urethritis may be caused by bacteria or a virus. The same bacteria that cause urinary tract infections (E. coli) and some sexually transmitted diseases (chlamydia, gonorrhea) can lead to urethritis. Viral causes of urethritis include herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus. Other causes include: Injury Sensitivity to the chemicals used in spermicides or contraceptive jellies, creams, or foams Risks for urethritis include: Being a female in the reproductive years Being male, ages 20 - 35 Having many sexual partners High-risk sexual behavior (such as anal sex without a condom) History of sexually transmitted diseases. Urethritis is a very common disease for men and women , when we are washing our body , we have to pay attention not to use the irritated foams and other stuffs that can cuase urethritis . The diuretic and anti-inflammatory pill can help you to get rid of all the symptoms of the urethritis , all the people should treat it asd soon as possible if they get this disease . Please get more from wiki answers .
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Men between the ages of 15 and 30 who have multiple sex partners are most at risk for nongonococcal urethritis (NGU), which is believed to be the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States.
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Yes
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What causes urethritis?
No it is not.
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