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Is prostatitis an std?
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Sometimes: Sometimes yes, and sometimes its a more common bacteria such as e. Coli or klebsiella. There are other causes as well and prostatitis may be acute or chronic. Consult your doctor for more info on a specific case.
Answered 5/10/2013
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Possibly: While it is possible for prostatitis to because by sexually-transmitted organisms, most prostatitis is from gram-negative organisms from one's own lower gastrointestinal system
Answered 8/6/2014
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