This document discusses prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland. It is categorized as either acute or chronic and can be caused by various bacteria like E. Coli, Staphylococcus aureus, or sexually transmitted infections such as chlamydia. Symptoms include fever, pain, and difficulties urinating. Diagnosis involves a digital rectal exam of the prostate and tests of prostate massage fluid or urine to check for signs of infection. Treatment generally involves antibiotics after identifying the specific causing bacteria.

2.  Acute
 Chronic

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

5.  Fever + rigors
 Malaise
 Aches
 Dysuria
 Perineal heaviness

6.  DRE
› Tender swollen prostate

7.  CUE

8.  Ch. Prostatitis
 Prostatic Abcess

9.  Antibiotics

11.  Unknown
 Chlamydia

12.  S/S of posterior urethritis
 Perigenital / prostatic pain
 Intermittant fever
 DRE
› Soft, boggy, tender

13.  3 glass urine test (threads of pus)
 Post prostatitc massage pus cells or
bacteria
 Urethroscopy

14.  Antibiotics after C/S