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Povidone Iodine Rectal Preparation at Time of Prostate Needle Biopsy is a Simple and Reproducible Means to Reduce Risk of Procedural Infection
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Published on: September 21, 2015

Hepatitis C transmission after prostate biopsy.

Karim Ferhi1, Morgan Rouprêt, Pierre Mozer

  • 1Academic Department of Urology, Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, University Paris VI, Boulevard de l'Hopital, 75013 Paris, France.

Case Reports in Urology
|March 28, 2013
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A transrectal prostate biopsy may pose a risk of hepatitis C virus transmission, despite current infection control measures. This case highlights a potential, previously unreported, viral transmission route during the procedure.

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Published on: September 21, 2015

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Medical Procedures

Background:

  • Prostate biopsy is a standard diagnostic procedure.
  • Infection prevention protocols, including antibiotic prophylaxis and rectal enemas, are routinely employed.
  • Viral transmission via ultrasound probes has not been previously documented.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a case of hepatitis C virus transmission following a transrectal prostate biopsy.
  • To raise awareness about a potential, undocumented risk associated with prostate biopsies.

Main Methods:

  • Case report detailing a patient undergoing prostate biopsy for cancer screening.
  • Review of infection control practices and potential probe contamination.

Main Results:

  • A patient contracted hepatitis C virus infection post-transrectal prostate biopsy.
  • This represents the first reported instance of viral transmission linked to a contaminated ultrasound probe during this procedure.

Conclusions:

  • Transrectal prostate biopsy, despite standard precautions, may carry a risk of viral transmission.
  • Further investigation into ultrasound probe disinfection protocols may be warranted to prevent hepatitis C virus spread.