GRAM-NEGATIVE BACTEREMIA AFTER TRANS-RECTAL NEEDLE-BIOPSY OF THE PROSTATE

  • 1 January 1980
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 55  (8) , 489-491
Abstract
Seven cases of bacteremia following transrectal needle biopsy of the prostate were reviewed. Symptoms developed within 24-72 h after the procedure and required hospitalization and treatment with parenteral antibiotics. Escherichia coli was the causative agent in 5 patients and Klebsiella pneumoniae in 2. Although relatively rare, this complication was associated with significant morbidity.

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