Group B Streptococcus male urethritis: A case report and literature review
<i>Streptococcus agalactiae</i> or group B streptococcus (GBS), is an uncommon cause of male urethritis. We report a case of 38-year-old man presenting with 5 days of urethral discharge, dysuria, and pruritus. Testing for common sexually transmitted pathogens was negative. GBS was isolated as the sole organism from urethral swab and urine cultures. The patient was successfully treated with 10 days course of trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole<b>.</b> This case highlights GBS as a rare but potential cause of male urethritis when common pathogens are excluded. Further studies are required to clarify optimal antibiotic selection, treatment duration, and the need for partner management.
Authors
- Anthony Kanbar
- Raghid El Khoury
Institutions
- Holy Spirit University of Kaslik (LB)
- Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Notre Dame des Secours (LB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Urology Case Reports
- Published
- 2026-02-25
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.eucr.2026.103391
- Primary Topic
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00