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Prostatitis: US perspective.

A J Schaeffer1

  • 1Department of Urology, Northwestern University Medical School, Chicago, IL 60611-3009, USA.

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|July 8, 1999
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Diagnosing and managing prostatitis syndromes requires careful evaluation. Bacterial prostatitis (CBP) often responds to antibiotics, while alpha-blockers may help chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS).

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases

Background:

  • Prostatitis syndromes present diagnostic and management challenges for clinicians.
  • Accurate categorization is essential for effective treatment strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To outline diagnostic and management approaches for prostatitis syndromes.
  • To highlight effective therapies for bacterial and chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndromes.

Main Methods:

  • Detailed patient history and physical examination.
  • Prostate fluid analysis and quantitative segmented bacteriologic cultures.
  • Evaluation of antimicrobial and alpha-blocker efficacy.

Main Results:

  • Antimicrobial therapy is effective for most cases of acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP).

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  • Fluoroquinolones show promise for CBP treatment, pending further study.
  • Alpha-1-selective blocking agents may alleviate symptoms of chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS).

    • Conclusions:

    • Proper categorization of prostatitis syndromes is achievable through thorough clinical assessment and laboratory testing.
    • Bacterial prostatitis is largely treatable with antimicrobials.
    • Non-prostatic causes of voiding symptoms, including malignancy, must be excluded.