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Subcutaneous Infection of Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus MRSA
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Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus prostatic abscess after traumatic rectal injury
Joud Jarrah1, Varun Samji1, Meron Meshesha2
1Hurley Medical Center, Michigan State University, Michigan, USA.
Oxford Medical Case Reports
|March 30, 2018
Summary
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) can cause prostatic abscesses (PA), a rare condition. Early diagnosis and treatment, including antibiotics and drainage, lead to a low fatality rate for MRSA PA.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Urology
Background:
- Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) is a common cause of various infections.
- Prostatic abscess (PA) is an uncommon condition, with MRSA being a rarely reported causative organism.
Observation:
- A case of a prostatic abscess caused by MRSA in an intravenous drug user is presented.
- The patient presented with dyspareunia, dysuria, and dyschezia following rectal trauma.
Findings:
- The MRSA prostatic abscess was successfully treated with transurethral resection of the prostate for drainage and intravenous antibiotics.
- Early diagnosis and appropriate management are crucial for favorable outcomes.
Implications:
- This case highlights the importance of considering MRSA in prostatic abscesses, particularly in at-risk populations.
- Prompt diagnosis and treatment of MRSA PA are associated with a low case fatality rate.
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