{"id":10121,"date":"2025-07-26T04:42:06","date_gmt":"2025-07-26T01:42:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=10121"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:53:38","slug":"male-infections-specific-symptoms-and-diagnosis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/male-infections-specific-symptoms-and-diagnosis\/","title":{"rendered":"Male infections: features, symptoms and diagnosis"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 data-start=\"294\" data-end=\"323\">The true scale of the problem<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"325\" data-end=\"733\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/analysis\/infectious-disease-panel\/infections-transmitted-by-sexual-intercourse-ips-for-men\/\">Male genitourinary tract infections<\/a> \u2014 one of the most common reasons for consulting a urologist, andrologist or dermatovenereologist. Despite the availability of information, the topic remains partially taboo, which often leads to late diagnosis and chronicity of the process. In this article, we will consider the main types of infections in men, their symptoms, health consequences and the possibilities of modern laboratory diagnostics.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"772\">Main groups of infections in men<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"774\" data-end=\"831\">Male infections are conditionally divided into several categories:<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"833\" data-end=\"856\">1. Sexually transmitted infections<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"858\" data-end=\"874\">These include:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"1001\">\n<li data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"887\">\n<p data-start=\"878\" data-end=\"887\">chlamydia<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"888\" data-end=\"897\">\n<p data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"897\">gonorrhea<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"898\" data-end=\"907\">\n<p data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"907\">syphilis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"921\">\n<p data-start=\"910\" data-end=\"921\">trichomoniasis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"922\" data-end=\"935\">\n<p data-start=\"924\" data-end=\"935\"><a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/mycoplasma-test-to-detect-a-contagious-infection-that-can-harm-your-health\/\">mycoplasmosis<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"949\">\n<p data-start=\"938\" data-end=\"949\">ureaplasmosis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"950\" data-end=\"970\">\n<p data-start=\"952\" data-end=\"970\"><a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/genital-herpes-is-a-virus-that-needs-to-be-known-for-its-ability-to-live-in-the-body\/\"   title=\"Genital herpes: what you need to know about the virus that lives nearby\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"119\">genital herpes<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"1001\">\n<p data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1001\">HIV and viral hepatitis B, C<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1003\" data-end=\"1158\">These infections are mainly transmitted sexually and may not manifest themselves for years, but when exacerbated, they cause serious complications, including infertility.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1194\">2. Conditionally pathogenic microflora<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1196\" data-end=\"1398\">Candida, enterococci, Escherichia coli and other bacteria that can normally be present on the skin or mucous membranes, but when immunity is reduced, cause inflammation of the urethra, prostate gland or testicles.<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1400\" data-end=\"1437\">3. Urinary tract infections<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1556\">These are cystitis, pyelonephritis, urethritis. They occur less frequently in men than in women, but are often accompanied by prostatitis.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1594\">How do male infections manifest themselves?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1666\">Symptoms depend on the localization of the process and the pathogen. The main signs:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1901\">\n<li data-start=\"1668\" data-end=\"1696\">\n<p data-start=\"1670\" data-end=\"1696\">burning sensation when urinating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1697\" data-end=\"1733\">\n<p data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1733\">frequent or difficult urination<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1734\" data-end=\"1781\">\n<p data-start=\"1736\" data-end=\"1781\">urethral discharge (clear, purulent, mucous)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1782\" data-end=\"1817\">\n<p data-start=\"1784\" data-end=\"1817\">pain in the groin, scrotum, or lower back<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1818\" data-end=\"1837\">\n<p data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1837\">decreased potency<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1838\" data-end=\"1866\">\n<p data-start=\"1840\" data-end=\"1866\">elevated body temperature<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1901\">\n<p data-start=\"1869\" data-end=\"1901\">unpleasant odor from the intimate area<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"1903\" data-end=\"2022\">However, sometimes the disease is asymptomatic, especially in the chronic form, which makes diagnosis particularly important.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"2024\" data-end=\"2053\">Modern diagnostic methods<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2055\" data-end=\"2180\">The medical laboratory &quot;Medilab Plus&quot; offers a comprehensive examination for male infections. Diagnostics are performed using:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2456\">\n<li data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2248\">\n<p data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2248\"><strong data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2223\">PCR (polymerase chain reaction)<\/strong> \u2014 detection of pathogen DNA<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2249\" data-end=\"2304\">\n<p data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2304\"><strong data-start=\"2251\" data-end=\"2283\">ELISA (enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay)<\/strong> \u2014 determination of antibodies<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2305\" data-end=\"2371\">\n<p data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2371\"><strong data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2371\">Culture for microflora with determination of antibiotic sensitivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2415\">\n<p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2415\"><strong data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2415\">Analysis of a urethral swab under a microscope<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2456\">\n<p data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2456\"><strong data-start=\"2418\" data-end=\"2456\">Comprehensive STI test panels<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 data-start=\"2458\" data-end=\"2501\">Comparative table of diagnostic methods<\/h3>\n<div class=\"_tableContainer_80l1q_1\">\n<div class=\"_tableWrapper_80l1q_14 group flex w-fit flex-col-reverse\">\n<table class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\" data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"3259\">\n<thead data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2624\">\n<tr data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2624\">\n<th data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2531\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Method<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2531\" data-end=\"2569\" data-col-size=\"sm\">What does it reveal?<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2569\" data-end=\"2585\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Execution time<\/th>\n<th data-start=\"2585\" data-end=\"2624\" data-col-size=\"md\">Features<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"3259\">\n<tr data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2891\">\n<td data-start=\"2748\" data-end=\"2775\" data-col-size=\"sm\">PCR<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2775\" data-end=\"2813\" data-col-size=\"sm\">DNA of viruses, bacteria<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2813\" data-end=\"2830\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1-2 days<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2830\" data-end=\"2891\" data-col-size=\"md\">High accuracy even with minimal amounts of pathogen<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"3014\">\n<td data-start=\"2892\" data-end=\"2919\" data-col-size=\"sm\">ELISA<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2919\" data-end=\"2957\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Immune response (antibodies)<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2957\" data-end=\"2974\" data-col-size=\"sm\">1-3 days<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"2974\" data-end=\"3014\" data-col-size=\"md\">Gives an idea of the age of the infection<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3136\">\n<td data-start=\"3015\" data-end=\"3042\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Back-sowing<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3042\" data-end=\"3080\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Live bacteria<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3080\" data-end=\"3097\" data-col-size=\"sm\">3-5 days<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3097\" data-end=\"3136\" data-col-size=\"md\">Allows you to choose an antibiotic<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3259\">\n<td data-start=\"3137\" data-end=\"3164\" data-col-size=\"sm\">Smear microscopy<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3164\" data-end=\"3202\" data-col-size=\"sm\">General microflora, inflammation<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3202\" data-end=\"3219\" data-col-size=\"sm\">up to 1 day<\/td>\n<td data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3259\" data-col-size=\"md\">Initial screening<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<div class=\"sticky end-(--thread-content-margin) h-0 self-end select-none\">\n<div class=\"absolute end-0 flex items-end\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 data-start=\"3261\" data-end=\"3297\">Why is it important to get tested?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3299\" data-end=\"3415\">Many men avoid laboratory tests until serious problems arise. However, early detection of infection allows:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3557\">\n<li data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3448\">\n<p data-start=\"3419\" data-end=\"3448\">avoid chronic inflammation<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3449\" data-end=\"3482\">\n<p data-start=\"3451\" data-end=\"3482\">maintain reproductive health<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3483\" data-end=\"3525\">\n<p data-start=\"3485\" data-end=\"3525\">prevent transmission of infections to a partner<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3526\" data-end=\"3557\">\n<p data-start=\"3528\" data-end=\"3557\">choose effective treatment<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 data-start=\"3559\" data-end=\"3601\">When to contact the laboratory<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3603\" data-end=\"3634\">It is recommended to take tests:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3766\">\n<li data-start=\"3636\" data-end=\"3657\">\n<p data-start=\"3638\" data-end=\"3657\">when symptoms appear<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3658\" data-end=\"3693\">\n<p data-start=\"3660\" data-end=\"3693\">after unprotected sex<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3719\">\n<p data-start=\"3696\" data-end=\"3719\">before planning children<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3720\" data-end=\"3735\">\n<p data-start=\"3722\" data-end=\"3735\">in case of infertility<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3736\" data-end=\"3766\">\n<p data-start=\"3738\" data-end=\"3766\">after treatment for control<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-10123\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vrac-muzcina-daet-bol-nomu-recepturnuu-bumagu-vo-vrema-osmotra-v-ofise-otcet-ob-obsledovanii-s-medicinskoi-informaciei-i-diagnozom-zabolevania-leceniem-dla-lecenia-bolezni.jpg\" alt=\"doctor advises man about symptoms of infections\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vrac-muzcina-daet-bol-nomu-recepturnuu-bumagu-vo-vrema-osmotra-v-ofise-otcet-ob-obsledovanii-s-medicinskoi-informaciei-i-diagnozom-zabolevania-leceniem-dla-lecenia-bolezni.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vrac-muzcina-daet-bol-nomu-recepturnuu-bumagu-vo-vrema-osmotra-v-ofise-otcet-ob-obsledovanii-s-medicinskoi-informaciei-i-diagnozom-zabolevania-leceniem-dla-lecenia-bolezni-150x84.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vrac-muzcina-daet-bol-nomu-recepturnuu-bumagu-vo-vrema-osmotra-v-ofise-otcet-ob-obsledovanii-s-medicinskoi-informaciei-i-diagnozom-zabolevania-leceniem-dla-lecenia-bolezni-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vrac-muzcina-daet-bol-nomu-recepturnuu-bumagu-vo-vrema-osmotra-v-ofise-otcet-ob-obsledovanii-s-medicinskoi-informaciei-i-diagnozom-zabolevania-leceniem-dla-lecenia-bolezni-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vrac-muzcina-daet-bol-nomu-recepturnuu-bumagu-vo-vrema-osmotra-v-ofise-otcet-ob-obsledovanii-s-medicinskoi-informaciei-i-diagnozom-zabolevania-leceniem-dla-lecenia-bolezni-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/vrac-muzcina-daet-bol-nomu-recepturnuu-bumagu-vo-vrema-osmotra-v-ofise-otcet-ob-obsledovanii-s-medicinskoi-informaciei-i-diagnozom-zabolevania-leceniem-dla-lecenia-bolezni-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3768\" data-end=\"3790\">Specificity of treatment<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3792\" data-end=\"3995\">Treatment of male infections depends on the pathogen and the stage of the disease. As a rule, antibiotics, antiviral, antifungal drugs are used. After treatment, follow-up diagnostics are recommended.<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"3997\" data-end=\"4034\">Analyses available at Medilab Plus\u201c<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4221\">\n<li data-start=\"4036\" data-end=\"4078\">\n<p data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4078\">Comprehensive analysis for STIs (14 infections)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4079\" data-end=\"4129\">\n<p data-start=\"4081\" data-end=\"4129\">Chlamydia PCR, <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/gonorrhea-test-diagnostic-methods-when-to-take-it-and-how-to-prepare\/\">gonorrhea<\/a>, mycoplasma, ureaplasma<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4130\" data-end=\"4166\">\n<p data-start=\"4132\" data-end=\"4166\">Bacterial culture of urine or prostate secretion<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4167\" data-end=\"4190\">\n<p data-start=\"4169\" data-end=\"4190\">Flora smear analysis<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4191\" data-end=\"4221\">\n<p data-start=\"4193\" data-end=\"4221\">ELISA for HIV, hepatitis, herpes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"4223\" data-end=\"4325\">We care about the confidentiality of each client, work without queues, and ensure the accuracy of results.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4342\" data-end=\"4730\">Urinary tract infections in men are not only a matter of discomfort, but also an important component of reproductive and general health. Regular examination, especially in the absence of obvious symptoms, allows you to detect pathologies in time, avoid complications and ensure quality of life. In the laboratory &quot;Medilab Plus&quot; you can always undergo the necessary diagnostics quickly, conveniently and professionally.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The true scale of the problem Male genitourinary tract infections are one of the most common reasons for seeing a urologist, andrologist, or dermatovenereologist. 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