Title |
Antimicrobial therapy for chronic bacterial prostatitis
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Published in |
Cochrane database of systematic reviews, August 2013
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DOI | 10.1002/14651858.cd009071.pub2 |
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Authors |
Gianpaolo Perletti, Emanuela Marras, Florian ME Wagenlehner, Vittorio Magri |
Abstract |
Chronic bacterial prostatitis (CBP) is frequently diagnosed in men of fertile age, and is characterized by a disabling array of symptoms, including pain in the pelvic area (for example, perineum, testicles), voiding symptoms (increased frequency and urgency, also at night; pain or discomfort at micturition), and sexual dysfunction. Cure of CBP can be attempted by long-term therapy with antibacterial agents, but relapses are frequent. Few antibacterial agents are able to distribute to the prostatic tissue and achieve sufficient concentrations at the site of infection. These agents include fluoroquinolones, macrolides, tetracyclines and trimethoprim. After the introduction of fluoroquinolones into clinical practice, a number of studies have been performed to optimize the antimicrobial treatment of CBP, and to improve eradication rates and symptom relief. |
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