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Managing prostatitis in the elderly.

B A Cunha1, J Marx, D Gingrich

  • 1Infectious Disease Division, Winthrop-University Hospital, Long Island, NY.

Geriatrics
|January 1, 1991
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Bacterial prostatitis is a common urinary tract infection in elderly men. This article reviews the diagnosis and antibiotic treatment for this condition in older adults.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Geriatrics

Background:

  • Bacterial prostatitis is the most common urinary tract infection in elderly men.
  • Urosepsis and prostatic abscess are less frequent but serious complications to consider in this demographic.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To focus on the diagnosis of bacterial prostatitis in the elderly.
  • To outline the antibiotic treatment strategies for bacterial prostatitis in older men.

Main Methods:

  • Review of current literature on bacterial prostatitis in the elderly.
  • Analysis of diagnostic criteria for bacterial prostatitis.
  • Evaluation of antibiotic efficacy and resistance patterns.

Main Results:

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  • Bacterial prostatitis predominantly affects elderly males.
  • Early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic selection are crucial for effective management.
  • Consideration of urosepsis and prostatic abscess is essential in severe cases.

    • Conclusions:

    • Bacterial prostatitis requires specific diagnostic and therapeutic approaches in elderly patients.
    • Antibiotic stewardship is important for managing prostatitis and preventing resistance.
    • Further research may refine treatment guidelines for this population.