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Acute bacterial prostatitis
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Definition 1
Inflammation of the prostate gland that begins suddenly and gets worse quickly. It is caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms include fever and chills, body aches, pain in the lower back and genital area, a burning feeling during urination, and problems with emptying the bladder all the way. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
An acute infection of the prostate gland caused by bacteria, most often Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella , and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Signs and symptoms include fever, lower back pain, urinary frequency, and painful urination. The urinalysis reveals the presence of white cells. Risk factors include intraprostatic ductal reflux, phimosis, urinary tract infections, and unprotected anal intercourse. (NCI Thesaurus)
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