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[Infection and sepsis prevention in prostate biopsy].

F M E Wagenlehner¹, A Pilatz, P Waliszewski

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Prostate biopsies, a common diagnostic tool, are increasingly linked to infectious complications due to fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria. This review explores strategies to mitigate these risks and prevent serious infections like urosepsis.

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Area of Science:

Urology
Infectious Diseases
Microbiology

Context:

Prostate biopsy is the gold standard for prostate cancer diagnosis, with millions performed annually.
Transrectal prostate biopsy with fluoroquinolone prophylaxis is the most common global procedure.
An emerging trend shows rising infectious complications post-prostate biopsy.

Purpose:

To review current evidence on infectious complications following prostate biopsy.
To highlight the role of fecal fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria as a primary cause.
To present strategies for reducing symptomatic infections and urosepsis.

Summary:

Infectious complications after prostate biopsy are increasing, primarily due to fluoroquinolone-resistant bacteria.
The review examines the evidence linking these resistant bacteria to post-biopsy infections.
Strategies to minimize infection rates and prevent urosepsis are discussed.

Impact:

Informing clinical practice to improve patient safety after prostate biopsies.
Guiding the development of new prophylactic strategies against resistant bacteria.
Reducing the incidence of serious infections, including urosepsis, in patients undergoing prostate biopsy.