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Penile discharge

Mucus or pus from the penis often indicates inflammation of the urethra, frequently due to an STI such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia. Get tested promptly and receive targeted treatment. Avoid sex until a healthcare professional says treatment for you and your partners is complete.

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Mucus or pus from the penis often indicates inflammation of the urethra, frequently due to an STI such as gonorrhoea or chlamydia. Get tested promptly and receive targeted treatment. Avoid sex until a healthcare professional says treatment for you and your partners is complete.

  • Clear, white, yellow or green mucus or pus from the opening of the penis.
  • Burning or painful urination, itching or irritation in the urethra.
  • Do not have sex, even with a condom, until the advised waiting period and partner treatment are complete.
  • Complete the full antibiotic course and do not share medicines with partners.
  • Make contact the same day for mucus or pus from the penis or burning urination after sexual contact.
  • For urgent GP care outside normal opening hours, call HAP 9252. Call Ambulance 912 only for an immediately life-threatening situation.

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GonorrhoeaGonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. It can affect the urethra, vagina or cervix, anus, throat and sometimes the eyes. Many people have no symptoms but can still pass on the bacteria. Get tested at the relevant sites, have sexual partners seek advice and use only treatment prescribed by a doctor, because resistance is a worldwide problem.
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Mycoplasma genitaliumMycoplasma genitalium is a bacterial STI that can cause urethral and cervical inflammation. Targeted testing and treatment matter because antibiotic resistance is increasing.
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ChlamydiaChlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It often causes no symptoms. Testing provides clarity and treatment reduces the chance of complications and further spread.