Abstract
For patients undergoing transrectal ultrasound-guided biopsy of the prostate (TRUBP), use of rectal screening culture results to guide antimicrobial prophylaxis was effective for prevention of fluoroquinolone-resistant Escherichia coli infections. In practice, elimination of infections after TRUBP required the rectal screening protocol and addition of gentamicin for patients missing prior screening.
Publication types
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Antibiotic Prophylaxis / methods*
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Biopsy / adverse effects*
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Biopsy / methods
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial
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Escherichia coli Infections / drug therapy
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Escherichia coli Infections / epidemiology
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Escherichia coli Infections / prevention & control*
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Fluoroquinolones / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Incidence
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Prostate / microbiology
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Prostate / pathology*
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Rectum / microbiology*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Fluoroquinolones