Acute Prostatitis: Diagnosis & Tests (Prostate Gland Infection)

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Acute Prostatitis

Alternate Names : Prostate Gland Infection

Acute Prostatitis | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

Diagnosis of prostatitis begins with a history and physical exam. The healthcare provider will feel the prostate by means of a rectal exam. If the man has prostatitis, the gland will be tender and swollen. A urine sample will reveal large numbers of bacteria and white blood cells.

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Author: Stuart Wolf, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/01/01

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