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Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Urology

Background:

  • Mycobacterium mageritense is an environmental rapidly growing mycobacteria (RGM).
  • RGMs can cause infections of the skin, soft tissue, and intravascular devices.
  • Prostatic abscesses are uncommon, particularly those caused by RGMs.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report a rare case of prostatic abscess caused by Mycobacterium mageritense.
  • To highlight the diagnostic challenges and potential management of such infections.

Main Methods:

  • Case report of a patient with prostatic abscess following transurethral resection of bladder tumor.
  • Clinical presentation, treatment (antibiotics and radical cystectomy), and microbiological diagnosis were reviewed.

Main Results:

  • The patient developed a prostatic abscess three months post-procedure.
  • Mycobacterium mageritense was identified as the causative agent.
  • Successful treatment involved antibiotics and radical cystectomy.

Conclusions:

  • Prostatic abscesses due to rapidly growing mycobacteria are rare and can be overlooked.
  • Mycobacterial cultures are essential for diagnosing culture-negative prostatic abscesses after urological procedures.
  • Prompt diagnosis and appropriate treatment are vital for patient outcomes.