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Does bacteria pseudomonas fluorescens found in culture of expressed prostatic fluid require antibiotics for chronic prostatitis?my doctor says no.

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Only if symptomatic: Finding bacteria by itself is not a reason for treatment. However, if you are having symptoms (Pain, burning, fever, drainage) then it should be treated

Answered 1/26/2017

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