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Acute Prostatitis
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Diagnosis & Tests
How is the infection diagnosed?
Diagnosis of prostatitis begins with a history and physical exam. The healthcare provider will feel the prostate by means of a rectal exam. If the man has prostatitis, the gland will be tender and swollen. A urine sample will reveal large numbers of bacteria and white blood cells.