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Sepsis due to asymptomatic Candida prostatitis
Alois Mahlknecht1, Valentina Pecorari, Astrid Richter
1Ospedale Tappeiner, Merano, Italy.
Summary
A rare case of asymptomatic Candida Albicans prostatitis leading to sepsis is detailed. Transurethral electro-resection of the prostate proved an effective treatment for this unusual fungal infection.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
- Mycology
Background:
- Candida Albicans is a common fungus, typically causing superficial infections.
- Prostate infections (prostatitis) are usually bacterial.
- Disseminated Candida infections often occur in immunocompromised individuals.
Observation:
- This report describes a unique case of asymptomatic prostatitis caused by Candida Albicans.
- The patient presented with sepsis originating from the prostate infection.
- Literature review revealed only three prior cases of prostate Candida infections without systemic illness.
Findings:
- The patient's prostatitis was asymptomatic until sepsis developed.
- Transurethral electro-resection of the prostate was successfully employed as the treatment modality.
- This case highlights the potential for localized fungal infections to lead to severe systemic complications.
Implications:
- This case expands the understanding of Candida Albicans' potential to cause prostatitis.
- It underscores the importance of considering fungal prostatitis in sepsis of unknown origin.
- Transurethral electro-resection may be a viable treatment option for such rare cases.