Medical Treatment:Acute bacterial prostatitis In men < 35 years old:
- Cefixime, oral, 400 mg as single dose.
Follow with:
- Doxycycline, oral, 100 mg 12 hourly for 7 days.
In men greater than 35 years old:
- Ciprofloxacin, oral, 500 mg 12 hourly for 14 days.
Chronic/relapse/persistent infection:
- Ciprofloxacin, oral, 500 mg 12 hourly for 28 days.
When to refer: - To a urologist if no response to treatment.