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Acute prostatitis

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Acute prostatitis

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Acute prostatitis

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Acute prostatitis – symptoms are severe and develop rapidly. This is caused by a bacterial infection of the prostate gland. It's a medical emergency, as without prompt treatment with antibiotics, the prostate and surrounding areas can become damaged. An estimated one in every 10,000 men will develop acute prostatitis. http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Prostatitis/Pages/Introduction.aspx RD

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