Chlamydial urethritis – male is a STD (sexually transmitted disease) that involves infection of the urethra. Urethra is a tube that helps in draining out urine from the bladder.

In males, Chlamydial urethritis is basically caused by Chlamydia trachomatis, the bacteria. It has been observed that gonorrhoea and chlamydia often occurs simultaneously. Those persons who have multiple sex partners are sexually active are at the greatest risk from getting affected from the condition.

Having monogamous relation, practising safe sex, etc are few ways that reduce the risk of Chlamydial urethritis. From time to time, it is necessary to go for medical check-up for other STD’s like HIV, syphilis, etc as Chlamydial urethritis – male infection to a certain extent may cause other STD’s also.