Hi, I have received a test report recommended for prostatitis symptoms, with the following observations: Occasional pus cells Occasional Gram positive cocci Culture shows urethral contaminants Could you please help me understand what this implies? Thank you in advance.

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Dr Bhanu Prakash

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This suggests possible prostatitis or urethral colonization. May need antibiotics after full evaluation. Please take a urine culture and semen culture.

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