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Why does it take so long for antibiotics to cure a prostate infection?
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Takes some time: The prostate gland is hard to reach by antibiotics so it takes some time to treat these infections.
Answered 5/23/2019
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Spongy: The glandular nature (very spongy) of this part of anatomy allows for bacteria to "hide out" in areas that takes more time for antibiotics to reach it. I would liken it to trying to exterminate termites in a piece of wood with a lot of holes and tunnels in it.
Answered 8/1/2015
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