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[Bacteriology of the ejaculate--a useful study?].

A Eijsten1, D Hauri, H Knönagel

  • 1Urologische Klinik, Universitätsspital Zürich, Schweiz.

Der Urologe. Ausg. A
|November 1, 1988
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Bacteriologic testing of ejaculate for male reproductive tract infections is often unreliable, with common bacteria found not indicating true infection. Segmented urine culture and expressed prostatic secretions offer more dependable diagnostic results.

Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases

Context:

  • Evaluating diagnostic accuracy for male reproductive tract infections.
  • Assessing the utility of ejaculate cultures in clinical practice.
  • Comparing ejaculate analysis with other established diagnostic methods.

Purpose:

  • To determine the reliability of bacteriologic testing of ejaculate for diagnosing prostate, epididymis, and urethral infections.
  • To identify the prevalence and types of bacteria detected in ejaculate cultures from symptomatic patients.

Summary:

  • A retrospective analysis of 318 ejaculate cultures from 175 patients revealed positive results in only 55% of cases.
  • Frequently identified bacteria, such as enterococci and coagulase-negative staphylococci, are often part of the normal male urethral flora.

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  • These findings suggest that ejaculate cultures have limited diagnostic value for these specific infections.

    • Impact:

    • Highlights the limitations of ejaculate cultures in diagnosing male reproductive tract infections.
    • Recommends alternative diagnostic methods like segmented urine culture and expressed prostatic secretions for improved accuracy.
    • Informs clinical decision-making regarding the selection of appropriate diagnostic tests for suspected urogenital infections.