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Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prostatic abscess.

Scott D Baker1, David C Horger, Thomas E Keane

  • 1George Washington University School of Medicine and Health Sciences, Washington, DC, USA.

Urology
|October 20, 2004
PubMed
Summary

A prostatic abscess caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in a patient with a history of intravenous drug abuse was successfully treated. This case highlights MRSA as a cause of prostatic abscesses.

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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Intravenous drug abuse is a risk factor for various infections, including those affecting the genitourinary system.
  • Prostatic abscesses are uncommon but serious complications that can arise from bacterial prostatitis.
  • Lower urinary tract symptoms can indicate underlying prostatic pathology.

Observation:

  • A 43-year-old man with a history of intravenous drug abuse presented with a 5-week history of lower urinary tract symptoms.
  • Physical examination revealed a firm, exquisitely tender prostate.
  • Pelvic CT scan identified a 4.4 x 2.7 cm prostatic abscess in the right lobe.

Findings:

  • Transurethral resection of the prostate allowed for the expression of suppurative fluid from the abscess.

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  • Cultures of blood and prostatic fluid confirmed the presence of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

    • Implications:

    • This case underscores the importance of considering MRSA in the differential diagnosis of prostatic abscesses, particularly in patients with risk factors like intravenous drug use.
    • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate management, including surgical drainage and targeted antibiotic therapy, are crucial for favorable outcomes.
    • Further research may explore optimal management strategies for MRSA-related prostatic abscesses.