Other GU Infection - Prostatitis (acute)

Organism Coliforms, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, Chlamydia trachomatis, abacterial and others.
Screening Send first 5-10mls of urine voided for chlamydia PCR. Urethral swab for gonorrhoea.
Treatment Ofloxacin 400mg once daily or ciprofloxacin 500mg twice daily for four weeks.  If high risk of C.difficile use trimethoprim 200mg twice daily.
Referral To Urology for screening, diagnosis and treatment.  If  known or suspected Neisseria gonorrhoeae or Chlamydia trachomatis then refer to Sexual Health clinic.

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