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Prostate Infections Topic Guide

Prostate Infections Prostate Infections: Prostate infections can be either acute prostatitis and chronic prostatitis. Chronic prostate infections are caused by E. coli and other bacteria. Symptoms of a prostate infection include: Treatment for prostate infections or prostatitis may include antibiotics.
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<i>E. coli </i> (Escherichia coli 0157:H7) Infection
E. coli (Escherichia coli 0157:H7) Infection Escherichia coli 0157:H7 (E. coli 0157:H7) infections are caused by bacterial. E. coli 0157:H7 is one of the most virulent strains and is passed from person to person via contaminated food and water with infected feces. Symptoms include nausea, vomiting, bloody diarrhea, fever, and abdominal pain. Complications can occur in the elderly and in children younger than 6 years of age.

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sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim Sulfamethoxazole And Trimethoprim

Sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim are both antibiotics that treat different types of infection caused by bacteria...learn more »

ofloxacin Ofloxacin

Ofloxacin is in a group of antibiotics called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Ofloxacin fights bacteria in the body...learn more »

amikacin Amikacin

Amikacin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body...learn more »

acetaminophen (oral/rectal) Acetaminophen (oral/rectal)

There are many brands and forms of acetaminophen available and not all brands are listed on this leaflet...learn more »

doxycycline Doxycycline

Doxycycline is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body...learn more »

naproxen Naproxen

Naproxen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). Naproxen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »

ibuprofen Ibuprofen

Ibuprofen is a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). Ibuprofen works by reducing hormones that cause inflammation and pain in the body...learn more »

gentamicin Gentamicin

Gentamicin is an antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body...learn more »

ciprofloxacin (oral) Ciprofloxacin (oral)

Ciprofloxacin is an antibiotic in a group of drugs called fluoroquinolones (flor-o-KWIN-o-lones). Ciprofloxacin fights bacteria in the body...learn more »

ampicillin Ampicillin

Ampicillin is an antibiotic in the penicillin group of drugs. It fights bacteria in your body...learn more »

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