Patient's question:
Doctor, hello. I went to the city to do prostatic fluid bacterial culture, but the doctor said taking prostatic fluid might have industrial contamination and suggested I do semen bacterial culture. Hello, if there is bacterial infection in the prostate, can semen culture accurately detect what type of bacteria is causing the infection?Doctor's answer:
Like your question, it is actually about the relationship between prostatic fluid and semen. Semen cannot fully replace prostatic fluid. To determine what bacteria are infecting the prostate, it is necessary to take a prostatic fluid sample for bacterial culture. Semen culture only proves the issue within the semen and cannot represent the problem in prostatic fluid. The prostate poses significant harm to patients. Once symptoms are detected, it is important to seek medical attention promptly. At the same time, attention should be paid to dietary issues, with a focus on light and simple foods. It is hoped that prostate patients can receive professional treatment.