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Meaning of acute bacterial prostatitis: Inflammation of the prostate gland that begins suddenly and gets worse quickly.

Definition of acute bacterial prostatitis

Inflammation of the prostate gland that begins suddenly and gets worse quickly. It is caused by a bacterial infection. Symptoms include fever and chills, body aches, pain in the lower back and genital area, a burning feeling during urination, and problems with emptying the bladder all the way.

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