[Acute prostatitis]

Prog Urol. 2008 Mar:18 Suppl 1:19-23. doi: 10.1016/S1166-7087(08)70508-6.
[Article in French]

Abstract

A urinary infection in a febrile man is classiquely defined as a prostatitis. Investigation exams look for complicating factors or post voiding residual which should be drained. Antibiotic treatment should begin with a fluroquinolone or cephalosporin gr 3 for 3 to 6 weeks.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acute Disease
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatitis / classification
  • Prostatitis / diagnosis*
  • Prostatitis / drug therapy*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents