Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Markham Stouffville Hospital

Chronic Bacterial Prostatitis

Most Common Organisms

E. coli (80%)

Klebsiella spp

P. aeruginosa

Proteus spp

Others

Note

Therapy may be delayed until culture and susceptibility results are available.

Empiric Antimicrobial Regimen

Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO or 400mg IV Q12H

OR

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole 1 DS tablet PO Q12H

Duration

4-6 weeks