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Antibody-coated bacteria in the ejaculate: a possible test for prostatitis.

G Riedasch, E Ritz, K Möhring

    The Journal of Urology
    |November 1, 1977
    PubMed
    Summary

    Antibody-coated bacteria in ejaculate indicate a local immune response in bacterial prostatitis. This finding aids in diagnosing the condition, especially when cultures are negative.

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    Area of Science:

    • Urology
    • Immunology
    • Microbiology

    Background:

    • Prostatitis is a common condition with bacterial causes.
    • Diagnosing bacterial prostatitis can be challenging, often requiring invasive procedures.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the presence of antibody-coated bacteria in ejaculate as a diagnostic marker for bacterial prostatitis.
    • To assess the correlation between antibody-coated bacteria and clinical symptoms or culture results.

    Main Methods:

    • An immunofluorescence technique was employed to detect antibody-coated bacteria in ejaculates.
    • Bacteriological cultures of ejaculate were performed for comparison.
    • Patient cohorts included healthy individuals and those with prostatitis symptoms.

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    Main Results:

    • Antibody-coated bacteria were detected in 49% of patients with prostatitis symptoms, but in none of the healthy controls.
    • This marker was present even in patients with negative bacterial cultures (8 cases).
    • All patients with epididymitis showed antibody-coated bacteria; antibiotic treatment resolved this in 8 of 13 cases.

    Conclusions:

    • The presence of antibody-coated bacteria in ejaculate suggests a local immune response in bacterial prostatitis.
    • This immunofluorescence method appears to be a valuable diagnostic tool for bacterial prostatitis.
    • Further research can explore its utility in guiding treatment decisions.