Chronic Prostatitis: Prevention & Expectations (Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis)

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Alternate Names : Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis

Any bladder outlet obstructions should be treated. This will reduce the amount of urine retained in the bladder after voiding. Urinary tract infections are then less likely to occur.

Prostatitis can certainly affect the person's quality of life. Otherwise, there are no serious long-term effects.

Prostatitis is not a communicable disease, so sexual partners are not at risk.

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Author: Stuart Wolf, MD
Reviewer: Eileen McLaughlin, RN, BSN
Date Reviewed: 06/06/01

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