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Amebic prostatitis.

D A Goff, R A Davidson

    Southern Medical Journal
    |August 1, 1984
    PubMed
    Summary
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    A man with persistent prostatitis, unresponsive to antibiotics, was diagnosed with amebiasis. Prompt response to metronidazole suggests amebic prostatitis should be considered in refractory cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Infectious Diseases
    • Urology
    • Parasitology

    Background:

    • Prostatitis is a common condition often treated with antibiotics.
    • Persistent or recurrent prostatitis may indicate an unusual etiology.
    • Amebiasis is typically an intestinal infection, but extraintestinal manifestations can occur.

    Observation:

    • A male patient presented with persistent prostatitis symptoms despite standard antibiotic treatment.
    • Microscopic examination of urine post-prostatic massage revealed amebas consistent with Entamoeba histolytica.
    • Serological tests (indirect hemagglutination titers) for Entamoeba histolytica were negative.

    Findings:

    • The patient experienced rapid symptom resolution after initiating metronidazole therapy.
    • This case suggests a potential diagnosis of amebic prostatitis.

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  • Negative serology did not rule out the diagnosis in this clinical context.

    • Implications:

    • Amebic prostatitis should be considered in the differential diagnosis of prostatitis unresponsive to conventional antibiotic therapy.
    • Metronidazole is an effective treatment for amebic prostatitis.
    • This case highlights the importance of considering parasitic infections in urological conditions with atypical presentations.