Symptoms of a prostate infection vary depending on the type of infection, including acute bacterial, chronic bacterial, and chronic prostatitis. Acute bacterial prostatitis symptoms include: - Burning or pain during urination - Nausea and vomiting - Body aches - Inability to empty the bladder - Fever and chills - Pain in the abdomen or lower back Chronic bacterial prostatitis symptoms include: - Burning while urinating - Frequent or urgent urination - Pain around the groin or lower abdomen - Lower back pain - Bladder pain - Testicle or penis pain - Trouble starting a stream of urine - Having a weak stream of urine - Painful ejaculation - UTI Chronic prostatitis symptoms include the same symptoms as chronic bacterial prostatitis, but may also cause additional pain in the: - Perineum (area between scrotum and anus) - Central lower abdomen - Penis, scrotum, or lower back It can also cause pain during or after ejaculation, which should be addressed as soon as possible.