Prostatitis - chronic
Alternative names
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Definition
Chronic prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate gland that develops gradually, continues for a prolonged period, and typically has subtle symptoms.
SEE:
Chronic bacterial prostatitis
Written and revised by
Gerald Hurowitz, M.D.
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