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Prostatitis.

L M Shortliffe

    Primary Care
    |December 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Accurate classification of prostatitis symptoms helps physicians provide targeted advice. Differentiating bacterial prostatitis from nonbacterial prostatitis and prostatodynia ensures appropriate treatment, avoiding unnecessary medications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Andrology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Prostatic complaints present diagnostic challenges for physicians.
    • Current classifications include bacterial prostatitis, nonbacterial prostatitis, and prostatodynia.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective patient management and treatment selection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To outline a classification system for prostatic complaints.
    • To differentiate between bacterial prostatitis, nonbacterial prostatitis, and prostatodynia.
    • To guide rational advice and treatment strategies for men with these conditions.

    Main Methods:

    • Examination of prostatic fluid to identify prostatodynia.
    • Fractionated urine cultures to distinguish bacterial from nonbacterial prostatitis.

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  • Review of diagnostic criteria and treatment implications for each category.

    • Main Results:

    • Prostatodynia patients can be identified by prostatic fluid examination and do not respond to antimicrobials.
    • Bacterial prostatitis can be distinguished from nonbacterial prostatitis using urine cultures.
    • This classification allows for targeted treatment, reserving long-term antimicrobials for bacterial prostatitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Classification aids in providing rational advice for confusing prostatic symptoms.
    • Identifying prostatodynia prevents ineffective antimicrobial or anti-inflammatory treatments.
    • While bacterial prostatitis treatment is clear, the etiology and optimal treatment for nonbacterial prostatitis and prostatodynia require further investigation.