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Bacterial prostatitis caused by Staphylococcus saprophyticus

C C Carson, V D McGraw, P Zwadyk

    Urology
    |June 1, 1982
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    Staphylococcus saprophyticus, a common cause of urinary tract infections in women, was found in 11% of men with bacterial prostatitis. This finding suggests S. saprophyticus may also be a significant pathogen in prostatic infections.

    Area of Science:

    • Microbiology
    • Urology
    • Infectious Diseases

    Background:

    • Staphylococcus saprophyticus is a known uropathogen causing urinary tract infections (UTIs) in young women.
    • Bacterial prostatitis is an infection of the prostate gland in men, often caused by bacteria.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the prevalence and characteristics of Staphylococcus saprophyticus in men with bacterial prostatitis.
    • To compare clinical features and treatment response in patients with S. saprophyticus versus Staphylococcus epidermidis prostatitis.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of 35 staphylococcal isolates from prostatic fluid of 27 men with bacterial prostatitis.
    • Identification of S. saprophyticus using novobiocin resistance, absence of hemolysis, and coagulase tests.

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    Main Results:

    • Staphylococcus saprophyticus was identified in three patients (11%) with bacterial prostatitis.
    • Patients with S. saprophyticus prostatitis were generally younger, more symptomatic, and responded better to antibiotics compared to those with S. epidermidis.

    Conclusions:

    • Staphylococcus saprophyticus is an important pathogen in prostatic infections, not just urinary tract infections.
    • Further research is warranted to understand the role of S. saprophyticus in male lower urinary tract infections.