Acute Bacterial Prostatitis

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** An acute infection of the prostate gland caused by bacteria, most often Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Klebsiella, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Signs and symptoms include fever, lower back pain, urinary frequency, and painful urination. The urinalysis reveals the presence of white cells. Risk factors include intraprostatic ductal reflux, phimosis, urinary tract infections, and unprotected anal intercourse.

**Synonyms:** - acute bacterial prostatitis