Patient's question:
Previous Treatment and Effects: What causes prostatitis? Desired Help: What causes prostatitis?Doctor's answer:
Hello! It's a pleasure to explain this to you! There are many different types of bacteria that can cause prostatitis, such as Gram-negative bacteria, staphylococcus, streptococcus, gonococcus, chlamydia, mycoplasma, etc., all of which can cause inflammation of the prostate. Most cases of prostatitis are caused by bacterial descending infection through the urethra. The bacteria mentioned above can all cause prostatitis, and sometimes prostatitis can also be caused by hematogenous transmission.