Chronic pelvic pain syndrome (CPPS) and prostatitis represent a complex spectrum of disorders characterised by persistent discomfort, inflammation and urinary dysfunction. While they may share ...

Escherichia coli is the most common cause of bacterial prostatitis. Findings from a small study suggest it could be an effective, safe, and attractive alternative to fluoroquinolones, bacterial ...

A number of mechanisms have been proposed to explain the etiology and pathogenesis of prostatitis. Some, such as a microbiologic cause, clearly explain the pathogenesis of certain categories, such as ...

A research team at the University of Würzburg has, for the first time, uncovered how E. coli bacteria sneak into the prostate. The study opens the door to potential new treatments for bacterial ...

The prostate gland, located just below the bladder, is part of the male reproductive system and helps produce semen. It starts off the size of a walnut and beginning around age 25, the prostate can ...