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Bacteria in enucleated prostate.

L Hankin, S Z Freed

    Urology
    |December 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Bacterial presence in the prostate is controversial. This study found bacteria in 40% of enucleated prostates, often correlating with urinary and urethral infections.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Prostatitis diagnosis is complicated by uncertainty regarding bacterial presence and significance.
    • Previous bacteriologic studies faced criticism regarding methodology and sample collection.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the incidence and significance of bacterial presence in the prostate core.
    • To evaluate the correlation between prostatic bacterial findings and preoperative/postoperative infections.

    Main Methods:

    • Culture of the prostate core from 65 enucleated prostates.
    • Analysis of bacterial pathogens and nonpathogens identified.
    • Correlation with preoperative urinary and anterior urethral infections and postoperative infectious complications.

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    Main Results:

    • Bacterial growth was observed in 26 out of 65 (40%) prostates.
    • Pathogens were identified in 15 cases (23%), and nonpathogens in 11 cases (17%).
    • Prostatic bacterial pathogens were frequently associated with concurrent urinary and anterior urethral infections.

    Conclusions:

    • Bacterial presence in the prostate core is significant and occurs in a substantial proportion of cases.
    • Preoperative urinary and urethral infections are indicators of potential prostatic bacterial infection.
    • Findings support the role of bacteria in prostatitis and highlight the importance of accurate diagnostic methods.