Prognosis & Key Information
Prognosis
• Risk of complications:
o Chronic prostatitis
o Bacteraemia
o Epididymitis
o Prostate abscess
o Pyelonephritis
o Sepsis
o Acute urinary retention
Key Information
• Can be a life-threatening bacterial infection
• Requires a minimum of 14 days of antibiotics
• Close monitoring needed at 48 hrs and 14 days
• Maximum antibiotic duration: 6 weeks
Acute Prostatitis Reference