title: Prostatitis Syndromes: A continuing enigma for the family physician.
abstract: The many prostatitis syndromes remain a frustrating enigma to family physicians as well as specialists. An understanding of the etiology and pathophysiology of these syndromes and a rigorous diagnostic plan to properly classify the patients at first presentation are essential to a successful treatment outcome.
authors.forename: J C
authors.initials: JC
authors.lastname: Nickel