Emphysematous prostatic abscess due to Klebsiella pneumoniae
Journal
Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease
Journal Volume
31
Journal Issue
4
Pages
559-561
Date Issued
1998
Author(s)
Abstract
Prostatic abscess is an unusual occurrence in the era of modern antibiotics. We report a rare case of emphysematous prostatic abscess owing to Klebsiella pneumoniae in a 45-year-old man with a 10-year history of alcoholism and a 6-year history of diabetes mellitus. Prostatic abscess is a difficult clinical diagnosis without specific symptoms and signs. Computerized tomography can assist in making the diagnosis of emphysematous prostatic abscess. Definitive treatment is complete surgical drainage and the use of effective antibiotics.
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Other Subjects
ampicillin; antibiotic agent; flomoxef; gentamicin; piperacillin; abdominal abscess; adult; antibiotic therapy; article; case report; computer assisted tomography; differential diagnosis; human; Klebsiella pneumoniae; male; priority journal; prostatitis; surgical drainage; ultrasound
Publisher
Elsevier Inc.
Type
journal article