PROSTATITIS

TYPES

Acute

Chronic

ACUTE PROSTATITIS

Etiology

E. Coli S. Aureus S. Albus S. faecalis N. gonorrhoeae chlamydia

Symptoms

Fever + rigors Malaise Aches Dysuria Perineal heaviness

Signs

DRE› Tender swollen prostate

Investigation

CUE

Complication

Ch. Prostatitis

Prostatic Abcess

Treatment

Antibiotics

CHRONIC PROSTATITIS

Etiology

Unknown Chlamydia

Clinical Features S/S of posterior urethritis Perigenital / prostatic pain Intermittant fever

DRE› Soft, boggy, tender

Investigation

3 glass urine test (threads of pus)

Post prostatitc massage pus cells or bacteria

Urethroscopy

Treatment

Antibiotics after C/S