*Chlamydia trachomatis* can cause Nongonococcal urethritis. It also causes one of the most commonly diagnosed sexually transmitted infections, Chlamydia.  This bacterium can also cause an ocular disease, trachoma. The life cycle of *C. trachomatis* is shown below.

*Chlamydia trachomatis*

*Mycoplasma genitalium* is commonly found in microbiota in healthy people but can cause urethritis or vaginitis. it has been recorded to cause 20%-25% of nonchlamydial Nongonococcal urethritis cases. 

*Mycoplasma genitalium*

*Ureaplasma urealyticum* can be found in a normal healthy microbiota. However, it can cause urethritis. 

*Ureaplasma urealyticum*

- *Chlamydia trachomatis*
- *Mycoplasma genitalium*
- *Ureaplasma urealyticum*
- *Mycoplasma hominis*

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Nongonococcal urethritis is inflammation of the urethra that is not related to *N. gonorrhoeae*. 

Nongonococcal urethritis

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Pathogens causing Nongonococcal urethritis

Tetracyclines and azithromycin are the most common treatment options for Nongonococcal Urethritis although erythromycin can also be used.

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