Urinary Tract Disease: Lower: Prostatitis (P = Pain When O) Flashcards
1
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Definition
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Inflammation and swelling of the prostate gland most commonly due to E.coli
2
Q
Symptoms
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Very tender prostate
Fever
Chills
Voiding Sx
Malaise
“perianal pain when orgasming”
3
Q
Investigations
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Urinalysis + culture - show blood + WBC
Blood cultures = febrile patients
4
Q
Management
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Ciprofloxacin or levofloxacin for 14 days