Patient's question:
I carefully checked the prostate test results, and they are mostly abnormal, except for bacteria. What are the symptoms of the prostate and how is it treated?Doctor's answer:
Prostatitis is merely a general term and not a diagnosis. Its classification methods are as follows:First category: Acute bacterial prostatitis – Caused by bacterial infection, with an acute onset and severe symptoms, including systemic symptoms. Prostatic fluid examination shows a large number of white blood cells and pus cells, and bacterial culture is positive.
Second category: Chronic bacterial prostatitis – Also caused by bacterial infection, with 85% attributed to Escherichia coli. The course of the disease is prolonged, with recurring symptoms. Prostatic fluid examination is positive, and bacterial culture is positive.
Third category: Category A (Chronic non-bacterial prostatitis) – May be associated with infections by Chlamydia or Mycoplasma. The course of the disease is long, and treatment is challenging. Prostatic fluid examination is positive, but bacterial culture is negative.