Urinary Tract Disease: Lower: Prostatitis (P = Pain When O) Flashcards

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Definition

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Inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland most commonly due to E.coli

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Symptoms

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Very tender prostate
Fever
Chills
Voiding Sx
Malaise
“perianal pain when orgasming”

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Investigations

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Urinalysis + culture - show blood + WBC
Blood cultures = febrile patients

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Management

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Ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin for 14 days

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