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Published in: World Journal of Urology 2/2003

01-04-2003 | Topic Paper

Chronic prostatitis: what we know, what we do not know, and what we should do!

Authors: B. Lobel, A. Rodriguez

Published in: World Journal of Urology | Issue 2/2003

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Abstract

Chronic prostatitis is a major health problem in men. This review details the various types of prostatitis, discusses the possible aetiologies and potential pathogens. In addition, the symptoms and therapies are outlined. Those individuals affected by prostatitis suffer from a markedly reduced quality of life with, in many cases, only a limited benefit from treatment. Many questions remain unanswered, and more research is required in this significant disease.
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Metadata
Title
Chronic prostatitis: what we know, what we do not know, and what we should do!
Authors
B. Lobel
A. Rodriguez
Publication date
01-04-2003
Publisher
Springer-Verlag
Published in
World Journal of Urology / Issue 2/2003
Print ISSN: 0724-4983
Electronic ISSN: 1433-8726
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00345-003-0336-1

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