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  • 1Department of Neurology (PK), University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky; Division of Infectious Diseases (TS), Department of Medicine, Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky; Division of Infectious Diseases (LMB, MNA), Department of Medicine, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota; and Division of Infectious Diseases (MNA), Department of Medicine, University of South Carolina School of Medicine, Columbia, South Carolina.

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Area of Science:

  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Prostatic abscesses are uncommon, often associated with predisposing factors like diabetes or urinary issues.
  • Community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA) is an emerging pathogen in various infections.

Observation:

  • Two male patients presented with prostatic abscesses.
  • Neither patient had typical risk factors such as diabetes, prior prostate disease, recent healthcare exposure, or urinary instrumentation.
  • No bloodstream infection was detected upon initial presentation.

Findings:

  • The prostatic abscesses were caused by community-acquired methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (CA-MRSA).
  • Both patients successfully responded to treatment involving surgical drainage and prolonged antibiotic courses.

Implications:

  • Highlights the potential for CA-MRSA to cause serious prostatic infections in individuals without traditional risk factors.
  • Emphasizes the importance of considering CA-MRSA in the differential diagnosis of prostatic abscesses.
  • Underscores the effectiveness of surgical intervention combined with appropriate antibiotic management for these challenging infections.