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Tag Archives: Prostatitis

Can a Prostate Biopsy Give You Prostatitis?

A recent study published in Urology has shown that in patients who undergo transrectal prostate biopsy, prior use of antibiotics is the most significant risk factor for developing post-procedure acute prostatitis. The researchers identified acute prostatitis in 9.3 percent of the patients after prostate biopsy. Prior use of a fluoroquinolone antibiotic was the most significant… Continue Reading »


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Treatment of Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis with Levofloxacin

A new study finds that use of levofloxacin is a safe and effective treatment for men who are suffering with chronic bacterial prostatitis. Of the 62 patients evaluated, nearly all were cured or experienced significant improvement by the end of the treatment period. Levofloxacin (Levaquin®) belongs to a class of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones that can… Continue Reading »


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Surgery for Chronic Prostatitis

Six men with severely symptomatic, treatment-resistant chronic prostatitis achieved resolution of their disease after undergoing laparoscopic radical prostatectomy, according to results of an ongoing, prospective Phase II clinical trial.  The results were published in the April 2011 issue of UroToday International Journal. Laparoscopic radical prostatectomy is a minimally invasive surgical procedure in which surgeons need… Continue Reading »


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Cycling and Prostatitis

La Mondiale’s Cyril Dessel has pulled out of the Tour de San Luis in Argentina and will be sidelined for a month and a half with a urinary infection. The French rider has acute prostatitis, an inflammation of the prostate gland, and has been told by the team doctor he must stay off his bike… Continue Reading »


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BPH, Prostatitis and Urinary Tract Infections in Men

If you are experiencing pain or discomfort when urinating you may have a urinary tract infection (UTI), a condition that develops when bacteria, usually Escherichia coli, attacks the urinary tract. Although the majority of the more than 8 million cases of urinary tract infections that occur each year in the United States affect women, men… Continue Reading »


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