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Prostatitis in Men

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Abstract

Common but confusing Affects adult males Patients are unhappy with treatment, clinicians are frustrated Occurs in several distinct forms and syndromes Recognition of these patterns would result in better treatment results

Keywords

Prostate Specific Antigen Digital Rectal Examination Chronic Prostatitis Pelvic Pain Syndrome Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis 
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Authors and Affiliations

  1. 1.Ho Urological Clinic, Gleneagles Medical Centre, Gleneagles HospitalSingaporeSingapore
  2. 2.Department of AndrologyUrology Continence Center, Gleneagles HospitalSingaporeSingapore
  3. 3.H.T. Naval Medical SchoolSurabayaIndonesia
  4. 4.Edith Cowan UniversityJoondalupAustralia
  5. 5.Society for Men’s Health SingaporeMidview CitySingapore
  6. 6.Gleneagles Medical CentreSingaporeSingapore
  7. 7.Department of UrologyChangi General HospitalSingaporeSingapore

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