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Acute and Chronic Infectious Prostatitis in Older Adults
Tyler J Brehm1, Barbara W Trautner2, Prathit A Kulkarni3
1Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases Section, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Clinics in Geriatric Medicine
|August 3, 2026
Summary
This review covers diagnosing and treating acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis. It provides guidance for clinicians, especially for managing prostatitis in older male patients.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Bacterial prostatitis presents diagnostic and therapeutic challenges.
- Effective management is crucial for patient outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review diagnostic and treatment strategies for acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis.
- To aid clinicians in managing these conditions, particularly in elderly men.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of extant research on bacterial prostatitis.
- Synthesis of current evidence for diagnosis and treatment.
Main Results:
- Guidelines for suspecting bacterial prostatitis.
- Diagnostic criteria and methods.
- Evidence-based treatment options.
Conclusions:
- Proficient diagnosis and management of bacterial prostatitis are achievable.
- Special considerations for older patients are highlighted.
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