Prostatitis Treatment Challenges
Treating prostatitis, particularly chronic bacterial prostatitis, presents several challenges due to the complexity of the condition and the unique nature of the prostate gland. Here are some of the key challenges:
1. Poor Antibiotic Penetration
- Issue: The prostate gland has a natural barrier that limits the penetration of many antibiotics, especially in chronic prostatitis.
- Solution: Antibiotics like fluoroquinolones (e.g., levofloxacin, ciprofloxacin) and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) are commonly used because they achieve better penetration into prostatic tissue.