Prostatitis
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| Name: Prostatitis |
| Also known as: Prostate Infection |
| Infection of the prostate gland which sits behind the base of the penis. |
Causes of Prostatitis
Infection by bacteria that may enter the prostate by moving up the urethra (urine tube) from the outside, from a sexually transmitted infection (eg. gonorrhea), or uncommonly from an infection spreading from other parts of
the body. |
Symptoms of Prostatitis
Pain behind the base of the penis, a discharge from the penis, pain on passing urine, fever and passing urine frequently. |
Tests for Prostatitis
Diagnosis confirmed by taking a swab from the urethra, and identifying the bacteria present. |
Treatment for Prostatitis
Long course of antibiotics.
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Complications of Prostatitis of its treatment
Infection may spread to the man' s sexual partner, in whom it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease. |
Likely Outcome of Prostatitis
Acute case usually settles with treatment, but recurrences are common and a low-grade persistent infection may develop, which is difficult to treat. |
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