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Prostatitis

La prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis es una inflamación o condición irritativa de la próstata que se presenta como diferentes síndromes: bacteriana aguda, bacteriana crónica, prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis crónica/ dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico y asintomática. La prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana es más fácil de identificar clínicamente y el tratamiento (antibióticos) está mejor establecido. La duración del tratamiento antibiótico depende de si la condición es aguda o crónica. Las principales herramientas de diagnóstico son los LOS Neisseria antecedentes, el examen físico y la investigación de las fuentes de infección (análisis de orina y cultivo). El tacto rectal solo se recomienda en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum pacientes con prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis crónica y no en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda debido al AL Amyloidosis riesgo de sepsis Sepsis Systemic inflammatory response syndrome with a proven or suspected infectious etiology. When sepsis is associated with organ dysfunction distant from the site of infection, it is called severe sepsis. When sepsis is accompanied by hypotension despite adequate fluid infusion, it is called septic shock. Sepsis and Septic Shock. El síndrome de dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico es un diagnóstico de exclusión y requiere un tratamiento multimodal del dolor Dolor Inflammation con expectativas establecidas para el paciente. El tipo asintomático es un hallazgo incidental que se identifica cuando el paciente tiene otros problemas urológicos.

Last updated: Dec 15, 2025

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Descripción General

Definición

La prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis es la inflamación de la glándula prostática que se presenta como diferentes síndromes:

  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda: infección bacteriana aguda de la próstata con síntomas del tracto urinario inferior
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana crónica: infección bacteriana crónica de la próstata con síntomas del tracto urinario inferior
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis crónica/síndrome de dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico:
    • Dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico inferior crónico e inflamación de la glándula prostática ≥ 3 meses
    • Puede o no estar asociado a una infección
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis inflamatoria asintomática: inflamación no infecciosa e inespecífica de la glándula prostática

Epidemiología y etiología

  • La prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis supone 2 millones de visitas a servicios de urología en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum Estados Unidos cada año.
    • El síndrome de dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico es el diagnóstico más común, representando el 90-95% de los LOS Neisseria casos.
    • La incidencia de la prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda y crónica es de aproximadamente 4%–5% (10% de todos los LOS Neisseria casos de prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis).
  • Factores de riesgo de prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda y crónica:
    • Trastornos inflamatorios: cistitis o uretritis
    • Otras infecciones genitourinarias:
      • Las infecciones urinarias por gramnegativos ( Escherichia coli Escherichia coli The gram-negative bacterium Escherichia coli is a key component of the human gut microbiota. Most strains of E. coli are avirulent, but occasionally they escape the GI tract, infecting the urinary tract and other sites. Less common strains of E. coli are able to cause disease within the GI tract, most commonly presenting as abdominal pain and diarrhea. Escherichia coli, Enterobacter Enterobacter Multidrug-resistant Organisms and Nosocomial Infections, Serratia Serratia A genus of gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic, rod-shaped bacteria that occurs in the natural environment (soil, water, and plant surfaces) or as an opportunistic human pathogen. Acute Cholangitis, Pseudomonas Pseudomonas Pseudomonas is a non-lactose-fermenting, gram-negative bacillus that produces pyocyanin, which gives it a characteristic blue-green color. Pseudomonas is found ubiquitously in the environment, as well as in moist reservoirs, such as hospital sinks and respiratory equipment. Pseudomonas, Klebsiella Klebsiella Klebsiella are encapsulated gram-negative, lactose-fermenting bacilli. They form pink colonies on MacConkey agar due to lactose fermentation. The main virulence factor is a polysaccharide capsule. Klebsiella pneumoniae is the most important pathogenic species. Klebsiella, Proteus Proteus Proteus spp. are gram-negative, facultatively anaerobic bacilli. Different types of infection result from Proteus, but the urinary tract is the most common site. The majority of cases are caused by Proteus mirabilis (P. mirabilis). The bacteria are part of the normal intestinal flora and are also found in the environment. Proteus) son responsables del 80% de los LOS Neisseria casos en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum hombres > 35 años.
      • Enterococcus Enterococcus Enterococcus is a genus of oval-shaped gram-positive cocci that are arranged in pairs or short chains. Distinguishing factors include optochin resistance and the presence of pyrrolidonyl arylamidase (PYR) and Lancefield D antigen. Enterococcus is part of the normal flora of the human GI tract. Enterococcus spp. representa el 5-10% de los LOS Neisseria casos.
      • ETS: Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria gonorrhoeae A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria primarily found in purulent venereal discharges. It is the causative agent of gonorrhea. Neisseria y Chlamydia trachomatis Chlamydia trachomatis Type species of Chlamydia causing a variety of ocular and urogenital diseases. Chlamydia en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum hombres < 35 años
    • Cálculos en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum la glándula prostática o en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum la vejiga que suponen un nido para las infecciones
    • Factores iatrogénicos:
      • Instrumentación genitourinaria reciente (p. ej., biopsia transrectal de próstata, cistoscopia, estudios urodinámicos)
      • Sonda Foley de permanencia crónica
      • Traumatismos genitourinarios
    • Consideraciones anatómicas: Las estenosis uretrales, la obstrucción del tracto urinario inferior y la hiperplasia prostática benigna con retención urinaria pueden aumentar el riesgo de prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis.
    • Estados inmunodeprimidos (p. ej., infección por VIH, diabetes Diabetes Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and dysfunction of the regulation of glucose metabolism by insulin. Type 1 DM is diagnosed mostly in children and young adults as the result of autoimmune destruction of β cells in the pancreas and the resulting lack of insulin. Type 2 DM has a significant association with obesity and is characterized by insulin resistance. Diabetes Mellitus mal controlada)
    • Conductas sexuales de alto riesgo o fimosis
  • Dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico/síndrome de dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico: multifactorial, la patogénesis exacta sigue siendo incierta
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis inflamatoria asintomática: la mayoría de las veces es un hallazgo incidental y no suele encontrarse ninguna etiología subyacente
Aspecto microscópico de la prostatitis crónica

Aspecto microscópico de la prostatitis crónica:
Se observan numerosos linfocitos pequeños de color azul oscuro en el estroma entre las glándulas.

Imagen: “The relationship between histological prostatitis and lower urinary tract symptoms and sexual function” por Kumsar S, Kose O, Aydemir H, Halis F, Gokce A, Adsan O, Akkaya ZK. Licencia: CC BY 4.0

Presentación Clínica

Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda

  • Mal estado general en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum el examen clínico
  • Síntomas generalizados:
    • Fiebre alta
    • Escalofríos subjetivos
    • Malestar
  • Síntomas del tracto urinario inferior:
    • Disuria
    • Frecuencia/urgencia urinaria
    • Incontinencia de urgencia
  • Síntomas de dolor Dolor Inflammation localizado:
    • Dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico o perineal
    • Dolor Dolor Inflammation en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum la punta del pene
    • Dolor Dolor Inflammation inguinal o escrotal

Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana crónica

  • Cuadro clínico sutil:
    • Por lo general, en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum buen estado general
    • Puede ser asintomático
  • Síntomas generalizados: fiebre baja o escalofríos subjetivos
  • Síntomas del tracto urinario inferior:
    • Disuria
    • Frecuencia/urgencia urinaria
    • Incontinencia de urgencia
  • Síntomas de dolor Dolor Inflammation localizado:

Síndrome de dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico y prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis inflamatoria asintomática

  • Síndrome de dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico:
    • Síntomas del tracto urinario inferior:
      • Frecuencia/urgencia urinaria
      • Sensación dolorosa del llenado vesical
      • Disuria
    • Síntomas de dolor Dolor Inflammation localizado:
      • Sensibilidad perineal (la más común)
      • Próstata ligeramente sensible
      • Sensibilidad miofascial
      • Sensibilidad suprapúbica
    • Disfunción sexual
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis inflamatoria asintomática:
    • Generalmente asintomático
    • Evidencia de inflamación de la glándula prostática, descubierta de forma incidental

Diagnóstico

Examen físico

  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda:
    • Tacto rectal delicado: próstata edematosa y sumamente sensible
    • El masaje vigoroso de la próstata puede inducir una bacteriemia aguda
    • Examen genitourinario general (evaluar otras anormalidades asociadas)
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana crónica:
    • El tacto rectal puede revelar una glándula prostática edematosa o normal.
    • Examen inguinal para evaluar por sensibilidad o masas
    • Examen pélvico para evaluar por sensibilidad o neuropatía
    • Examen genitourinario general

Enfoque diagnóstico

  • Inicialmente, las prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacterianas agudas y crónicas se evalúan de forma similar:
    • Análisis de orina que revela:
      • Piuria: elevación de los LOS Neisseria leucocitos
      • Puede ser positivo para los LOS Neisseria nitritos
      • Puede ser positivo para la esterasa leucocitaria
    • El urocultivo identifica el microorganismo y determina la sensibilidad.
    • Pruebas para ETS: Prueba de Neisseria gonorrhoeae Neisseria gonorrhoeae A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria primarily found in purulent venereal discharges. It is the causative agent of gonorrhea. Neisseria y Chlamydia trachomatis Chlamydia trachomatis Type species of Chlamydia causing a variety of ocular and urogenital diseases. Chlamydia.
    • Hemograma: puede mostrar un recuento elevado de leucocitos sugestivo de una infección
    • Hemocultivos:
      • Normalmente no son necesarios
      • Puede ayudar a evaluar las complicaciones cuando exista un alto riesgo de sepsis Sepsis Systemic inflammatory response syndrome with a proven or suspected infectious etiology. When sepsis is associated with organ dysfunction distant from the site of infection, it is called severe sepsis. When sepsis is accompanied by hypotension despite adequate fluid infusion, it is called septic shock. Sepsis and Septic Shock (e.g., enfermedad valvular)
    • Antígeno prostático específico ( PSA PSA A glycoprotein that is a kallikrein-like serine proteinase and an esterase, produced by epithelial cells of both normal and malignant prostate tissue. It is an important marker for the diagnosis of prostate cancer. Prostate Cancer, por sus siglas en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum inglés):
      • Inespecífico, pero mostrará una elevación aguda de su valor
      • Puede estar elevado en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum otras condiciones
    • En EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum el caso de la prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana crónica, una prueba diagnóstica adicional que se realiza es la colección de líquido prostático (prueba de Meares-Stamey de 4 frascos):
      • Requiere tomar una muestra de orina fraccionada y de secreción prostática después del masaje prostático
      • Muestras: orina de la 1ra micción (uretra), orina de la mitad de la micción (vejiga), secreciones prostáticas y orina después del masaje
      • No se suele realizar en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum la práctica clínica debido a su baja practicidad
    • Imagenología:
      • El ultrasonido prostático transrectal o TC de la próstata se recomiendan solo cuando la terapia inicial fracasa.
      • El objetivo del diagnóstico imagenológico es excluir el absceso prostático.
  • El síndrome de dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico es un diagnóstico de exclusión:
    • Un diagnóstico clínico al AL Amyloidosis que se llega tras el tratamiento de la prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana inicial (el paciente suele presentar dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico persistente y síntomas del tracto urinario inferior)
    • Necesidad de descartar una infección persistente o un absceso
Tomografía computarizada pélvica de abscesos prostáticos

TC pélvica de abscesos prostáticos:
Hipertrofia prostática y abscesos intraprostáticos: 20 × 15 × 33 mm y 64 × 21 × 26 mm en el lóbulo derecho y 38 × 10 × 30 mm en el lóbulo izquierdo

Imagen: “Prostatic abscesses and severe sepsis due to methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus producing Panton-Valentine leukocidin” por Dubos M, Barraud O, Fedou AL, Fredon F, Laurent F, Brakbi Y, Cypierre A, François B. Licencia: CC BY 4.0

Tratamiento

Tratamiento

  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda:
    • Antibióticos con alto nivel de penetración en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum el tejido prostático
    • Se recomienda la hospitalización en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum pacientes con sepsis Sepsis Systemic inflammatory response syndrome with a proven or suspected infectious etiology. When sepsis is associated with organ dysfunction distant from the site of infection, it is called severe sepsis. When sepsis is accompanied by hypotension despite adequate fluid infusion, it is called septic shock. Sepsis and Septic Shock, intolerancia a la ingesta oral, retención urinaria o comorbilidades importantes, como diabetes Diabetes Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and dysfunction of the regulation of glucose metabolism by insulin. Type 1 DM is diagnosed mostly in children and young adults as the result of autoimmune destruction of β cells in the pancreas and the resulting lack of insulin. Type 2 DM has a significant association with obesity and is characterized by insulin resistance. Diabetes Mellitus no controlada o cardiopatías.
    • Se debe considerar ingreso hospitalario en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum caso de pacientes con comorbilidades importantes, como la diabetes Diabetes Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a metabolic disease characterized by hyperglycemia and dysfunction of the regulation of glucose metabolism by insulin. Type 1 DM is diagnosed mostly in children and young adults as the result of autoimmune destruction of β cells in the pancreas and the resulting lack of insulin. Type 2 DM has a significant association with obesity and is characterized by insulin resistance. Diabetes Mellitus no controlada o enfermedades cardíacas
    • Síntomas severos de obstrucción urinaria:
      • Evitar la colocación de sonda Foley por el riesgo de sepsis Sepsis Systemic inflammatory response syndrome with a proven or suspected infectious etiology. When sepsis is associated with organ dysfunction distant from the site of infection, it is called severe sepsis. When sepsis is accompanied by hypotension despite adequate fluid infusion, it is called septic shock. Sepsis and Septic Shock
      • Si es necesario, proceder a la inserción de un catéter suprapúbico con urología.
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana crónica:
    • Antibioticoterapia con agentes que cubran organismos gramnegativos
    • Uso prolongado de antibióticos, durante unas 8–12 semanas
    • Tratamiento de la obstrucción urinaria según sea necesario
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis crónica/ dolor Dolor Inflammation pélvico crónico:
    • Terapia multimodal
    • Manejar los LOS Neisseria síntomas de obstrucción urinaria con alfabloqueadores (tamsulosina).
    • Medicamentos antiinflamatorios:
      • Ibuprofeno/diclofenaco según necesidad
      • Medicamentos neurolépticos: pregabalina/gabapentina
    • Fisioterapia del suelo pélvico
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis inflamatoria asintomática:
    • No hay tratamiento indicado
    • Suele ser un hallazgo incidental

Régimen de antibióticos

  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda, no complicada:
    • Trimetoprim-sulfametoxazol
    • Fluoroquinolona (ciprofloxacina o levofloxacina)
    • Hombres < 35 años con mayor riesgo de ETS o con comportamientos de alto riesgo:
      • Doxiciclina/azitromicina y ceftriaxona para C. trachomatis y N. gonorrhoeae N. gonorrhoeae A species of gram-negative, aerobic bacteria primarily found in purulent venereal discharges. It is the causative agent of gonorrhea. Neisseria, respectivamente
      • Antibióticos administrados empíricamente, modificados tras la identificación del patógeno
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda, complicada (que requiere hospitalización), tratada con antibióticos parenterales:
    • Cobertura de amplio espectro: carbapenem Carbapenem The carbapenems and aztreonam are both members of the bactericidal beta-lactam family of antibiotics (similar to penicillins). They work by preventing bacteria from producing their cell wall, ultimately leading to bacterial cell death. Carbapenems and Aztreonam o piperacilina-tazobactam
    • Fluoroquinolonas (ciprofloxacino o levofloxacino)
    • Aminoglucósidos (gentamicina o tobramicina)
  • Prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana crónica:
    • Agentes con cobertura para gramnegativos por ciclo prolongado (8–12 semanas)
    • Fluoroquinolonas (ciprofloxacino o levofloxacino)
    • Trimetoprim-sulfametoxazol

Diagnóstico Diferencial

  • Absceso de próstata: manifestación del retraso en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum el diagnóstico de la prostatitis Prostatitis Prostatitis is inflammation or an irritative condition of the prostate that presents as different syndromes: acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, chronic prostatitis/chronic pelvic pain, and asymptomatic. Bacterial prostatitis is easier to identify clinically and the management (antibiotics) is better established. Prostatitis bacteriana aguda o de la progresión por un tratamiento antibiótico inadecuado. Clínicamente, los LOS Neisseria hombres presentan un estado de descompensación, un aumento de los LOS Neisseria síntomas del tracto urinario inferior y un dolor Dolor Inflammation prostático continuo a pesar del tratamiento. Se diagnostica con el ultrasonido prostático transrectal o la TC para buscar abscesos prostáticos. Tratamiento con destechamiento transuretral del absceso en EN Erythema nodosum is an immune-mediated panniculitis (inflammation of the subcutaneous fat) caused by a type IV (delayed-type) hypersensitivity reaction. It commonly manifests in young women as tender, erythematous nodules on the shins. Erythema Nodosum el quirófano.
  • Infección del tracto urinario/cistitis: Infección del tracto urinario inferior, incluyendo la vejiga. Si no se trata adecuadamente, la afección puede evolucionar hacia una infección del tracto superior que afecte al AL Amyloidosis sistema renal. Los LOS Neisseria pacientes con infección del tracto urinario/cistitis presentan síntomas similares a los LOS Neisseria de la infección del tracto urinario inferior: disuria, hematuria Hematuria Presence of blood in the urine. Renal Cell Carcinoma y frecuencia/urgencia urinaria. El diagnóstico se realiza con los LOS Neisseria antecedentes/examen físico y el análisis de orina con cultivo. El tratamiento es con antibióticos empíricos y ajuste de acuerdo al AL Amyloidosis cultivo según sea necesario.

Referencias

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  2. Meyrier, A. (2025). Chronic bacterial prostatitis. UpToDate. Retrieved May 4, 2025, from: https://www.uptodate.com/contents/chronic-bacterial-prostatitis
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