Salmonella Prostatic Abscess in an Immunocompetent Patient
1Internal Medicine, University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, USA.
Cureus
|August 14, 2020
Summary
A rare Salmonella infection presented as a prostatic abscess in an immunocompetent patient returning from travel. This case highlights the diagnostic challenges of atypical infections in returning travelers.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Urology
Background:
- Travelers returning from endemic areas may present with unusual infections.
- Salmonella infections are common in Sub-Saharan Africa but rare in the US.
- Non-typhi Salmonella can lead to bacteremia in approximately 5% of cases.
Observation:
- A case of Salmonella infection presented atypically.
- The patient was immunocompetent and had traveled internationally.
- The infection manifested as a prostatic abscess.
Findings:
- This case details a unique presentation of Salmonella infection.
- The prostatic abscess was diagnosed in an immunocompetent individual.
- Highlights the potential for Salmonella to cause extraintestinal infections.
Implications:
- Clinicians should consider Salmonella in the differential diagnosis of prostatic abscesses, especially in travelers.
- This case underscores the importance of considering travel history in diagnosing infections.
- Further research may elucidate the mechanisms behind such rare presentations.
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