#141 – Prostatitis: Hard to Reach, Harder to Treat

#141 – Prostatitis: Hard to Reach, Harder to Treat

Author: Society of Infectious Diseases Pharmacists September 11, 2026 Duration: 58:30

Dr. Prathit Kulkarni, lead author of a recent state-of-the-art review on acute and chronic bacterial prostatitis, joins host Dr. Erin McCreary to discuss this complex disease state. They walk through diagnosis, epidemiology, treatment, and more. You won’t want to miss this episode!

References:

1. Kulkarni PA, Cortés-Penfield NW, Brehm TJ, et al. State-of-the-Art Review: Diagnosis and Management of Acute and Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis. Clin Infect Dis. 2026;82(1):1-13. doi:10.1093/cid/ciaf483

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