Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Prostatic abscesses involving anaerobic bacteria.

J G Bartlett, W M Weinstein, S L Gorbach

    Archives of Internal Medicine
    |September 1, 1978
    PubMed
    Summary

    Anaerobic bacteria are rarely found in prostatic abscesses. This study found a complex mix of aerobic and anaerobic bacteria in four cases, challenging previous assumptions about these infections.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Joint analysis of BICEP2/keck array and Planck Data.

    Physical review letters·2015
    Same author

    Rapid identification of Clostridium botulinum colonies by in vitro toxicity and antimicrobial susceptibility testing.

    World journal of microbiology & biotechnology·2014
    Same author

    Clostridium difficile infection.

    Current problems in surgery·2013
    Same author

    Future trends in antimicrobial chemotherapy: expert opinion on the 43rd ICAAC.

    Journal of chemotherapy (Florence, Italy)·2004
    Same author

    Report on new drugs.

    The Hopkins HIV report : a bimonthly newsletter for healthcare providers·2002
    Same author

    Complications of HIV therapy.

    The Hopkins HIV report : a bimonthly newsletter for healthcare providers·2002

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Urology

    Background:

    • Prostatic abscesses are typically associated with aerobic bacteria.
    • The role of anaerobic bacteria in prostatic abscesses remains under-investigated.

    Observation:

    • This study analyzed four cases of prostatic abscesses.
    • Optimal microbiological techniques were employed for culturing exudate.

    Findings:

    • A complex aerobic and anaerobic flora was identified in all four cases.
    • A total of 21 isolates were recovered, comprising seven aerobic and 14 anaerobic bacteria.

    Implications:

    • Findings necessitate a re-evaluation of current microbiological culture practices for prostatic abscesses.
    • Empiric antimicrobial treatment strategies for prostatic abscesses may require revision to include anaerobic coverage.

    Related Experiment Videos