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Haemospermia: an Indian experience
1Department of Urology, Bankura Sammilani Medical College, Bankura, West Bengal 722102, India. drdkpal@hotmail.com
Tropical Doctor
|February 18, 2006
Abstract:
A study of 35 cases of haemospermia over a period of 7 years revealed that infection was the most common cause (40%), and in nine cases (28%) no cause for haemospermia was found. All the cases were screened for genitourinary TB, which was found to be a significant factor (14%) for haemospermia in the Indian context.
Insights
Infection is the most common cause of haemospermia (blood in semen). Genitourinary tuberculosis (TB) is a notable factor in India, with no cause found in 28% of cases.
Area of Science:
- Urology
- Infectious Diseases
Background:
- Haemospermia, or blood in semen, can be caused by various factors.
- Identifying the underlying cause is crucial for appropriate management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the etiological factors of haemospermia in a specific patient cohort.
- To determine the prevalence of genitourinary tuberculosis as a cause of haemospermia in the Indian context.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of 35 haemospermia cases over 7 years.
- Screening for genitourinary tuberculosis (TB) in all cases.
Main Results:
- Infection was the most frequent cause, identified in 40% of cases.
- No definitive cause was found in 28% of the patients.
- Genitourinary TB was identified as a significant factor in 14% of cases.
Conclusions:
- Infections are the primary identified cause of haemospermia.
- A considerable proportion of haemospermia cases remain idiopathic.
- Genitourinary TB is a relevant etiological consideration for haemospermia in India.
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