{"id":9911,"date":"2025-06-28T21:08:43","date_gmt":"2025-06-28T18:08:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9911"},"modified":"2026-04-29T14:06:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-29T11:06:53","slug":"urethral-swab-microbiological-urethral-swab-in-the-diagnosis-of-ipsh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/urethral-swab-microbiological-urethral-swab-in-the-diagnosis-of-ipsh\/","title":{"rendered":"Urethral swab: microbiological evaluation of the urethra in the diagnosis of STIs"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Urethral swab is a basic laboratory method that remains indispensable in the comprehensive assessment of inflammatory diseases of the genitourinary system<\/strong>. Despite the development of molecular diagnostics, it is direct microscopic analysis of a urethral smear that often allows quickly navigate the pathogen<\/strong> and choose a starting therapy.<\/p>\n

Biological value of urethral swab<\/h2>\n

The urethra is the anatomical structure through which urine passes, but it can also be a reservoir of pathogenic microorganisms<\/strong>, especially in sexually transmitted infections. A sample taken from her mucous membrane allows you to assess:<\/p>\n