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prostatitis (prŏs'tətī`tĭs), inflammation of the prostate gland prostate gland, gland that is part of the male reproductive system . It is an organ about the size of a chestnut and consists of glandular and muscular tissue. It is situated below the neck of the bladder, encircling the urethra. ..... Click the link for more information. . Acute prostatitis is usually a result of infection in the urinary tract or infection carried by the blood; in many cases the infection spreads from the urethra and is contracted through sexual transmission. Symptoms include fever, low back pain, and difficulty or pain in urination; the gland is tender and swollen. Infection, caused by a variety of pathogenic bacteria and certain protozoans, is treated by an appropriate antibiotic antibiotic, any of a variety of substances, usually obtained from microorganisms, that inhibit the growth of or destroy certain other microorganisms. Types of Antibiotics..... Click the link for more information. . Healing is usually complete, but the condition may become chronic if the infecting organism persists. prostatitis [‚präs·tə′tīd·əs] (medicine) Inflammation of the prostate. 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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[double dagger]) Other diseases included extensive perineal abscess with fistula, subgaleal hematoma, and a subscapular abscess and prostatitis in the same patient. It has been shown to cause sinusitis, corneal infections, endophthalmitis, parotitis, skin infections, arthritis, osteomyelitis, brain and thyroid abscesses, endocarditis, chronic prostatitis, and disseminated infection? The data for other nonmalignant urological diseases and disorders such as erectile dysfunction, the chronic pelvic pain syndromes such as chronic prostatitis and interstitial cystitis, and the many congenital and acquired pediatric urological disorders are not as rigorous but still demonstrate large and growing health care burden. |
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