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    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pathology

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    • Prostate pathology encompasses diverse conditions, including infectious processes like prostatitis.
    • Fungal prostatitis, a specific type of prostatitis, can occur in both immunocompromised and healthy individuals.
    • While uncommon, fungal prostatitis cases are increasing, especially in endemic areas or among immunocompromised populations.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To provide a comprehensive review of fungal prostatitis.
    • To describe the morphological characteristics of fungi commonly causing prostatitis.
    • To raise awareness among physicians, urologists, and pathologists regarding fungal prostatitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature on fungal prostatitis.
    • Description of diagnostic methods, including fine needle aspiration cytology and biopsy.
    • Analysis of morphological features of causative fungal agents.

    Main Results:

    • Fungal prostatitis can be a localized or disseminated infection.
    • Diagnosis is typically achieved through cytological or histological examination.
    • Various fungal species can be implicated in causing prostatitis.

    Conclusions:

    • Fungal prostatitis is an increasingly recognized condition, particularly in at-risk populations.
    • Awareness and prompt diagnosis are essential for effective management.
    • Further research and clinical vigilance are needed to address this emerging infectious etiology.