Northeastern Section of the American Urological Association 64(th) Annual Meeting, Niagara Falls, Ontario Scientific Program.

ABSTRACT:

Background

: Infections following prostate biopsy can be associated with significant morbidity and occasional mortality. Studies have suggested an increased incidence in post-biopsy sepsis. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of a bacteria sensitivity adapted antimicrobial prophylactic strategy on the incidence of sepsis post prostate biopsy.

Methods

: In October 2008, based on the prevalence of ciprofloxacin-resistant E.coli in the region, our institution modified the prophylactic regimen for prostate biopsy from oral ciprofloxacin alone to a combination of single-dose ciprofloxacin and trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole. If patients had a history of urosepsis, bacterial prostatitis, organ transplant, or fluoroquinolone use in the preceding 12 months, intramusc

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PROVIDER: S-EPMC3433545 | biostudies-literature | 2012 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature