References
Key articles
Rothman JR, Jaffe WI. Prostatitis: updates on diagnostic evaluation. Curr Urol Rep. 2007 Jul;8(4):301-6. Abstract
European Association of Urology. Guidelines on urological infections. Mar 2025 [internet publication].Full text
National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Prostatitis (acute): antimicrobial prescribing. Oct 2018 [internet publication].Full text
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