br Prostate infections can be classified as acute or chronic; the following describes their symptoms.br br Acute bacterial prostatitis: Because acute prostate infection often is associated with infections in other parts of the urinary tract, symptoms may include the following:br br Increased urinary frequencybr Urgency to pass urinebr Pain with urinationbr Difficulty producing a normal streambr Pain in the genital areabr Pain with ejaculationbr Generalized symptoms that may occur and should be investigated by a caregiver immediately include the following:br High fever and chillsbr Generalized malaise and fatiguebr Examination usually reveals an enlarged, tender, warm, firm, and irregular prostate. (The doctor should not perform a vigorous digital exam of the prostate to prevent possible spread of the infection to the bloodstream.