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acute prostatitis. See prostatitis. acute prostatitis Urology An inflammation of the prostate of abrupt onset, caused by bacterial infection–eg, E coli, but also STD bacteria–N gonorrhoeae, U urealyticum, Trichomonas vaginalis; AP may
also follow urethral instrumentation–eg, catheterization or cystoscopy, trauma, bladder outlet obstruction, or systemic infection Clinical Chills, fever, lower abdominal discomfort or perineal pain, burning with urination, difficulty
urinating, painful defecation and ejaculation Associations Epididymitis, orchitis, men age 20 to 35 yrs old, multiple sexual partners, high-risk sexual behaviors How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Acute prostatitis is an infection of the prostate caused by bacteria. The symptoms are similar to those of acute prostatitis, though usually milder and without fever. |
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