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Compare gonococcal and nongonoccocal urethritis with respect to their symptoms and the pathogens that cause each disease.

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Organism which causes Gonococcal ureteritis is caused by Neisseria gonorrhea.Non gonococcal ureteritis is caused by Mycoplasma genitalium or Chlamydia trachomastis. The rest of the comparison between these two i have explained below:

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Incubation period of Non gonococcal uretritis is 7- 28 days. Onset is gradual.There may be no discharge and the only manifestation may be crusting in the perimeatal area in the morning.Fever and malaise are less commonly seen. Patient usually have a smarting feeling while passing urine.Associated symptoms are less severe. Organism which causes Gonococcal ureteritis is caused by Neisseria gonorrhea.

Incubation period of Gonococcal ureteritis is 3- 5 days. Onset is abrupt. Assosciated symptoms are usually severe. Patients present with intense burning sensation while passing urine. Discharge is profuse and yellowish green.Fever and malaise may be seen. Non gonococcal ureteritis is caused by Mycoplasma genitalium or Chlamydia trachomastis.

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