Prophylactic role of ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone in prostate biopsy-related infection: randomized comparative study of bacterial spectrum and antibiotic sensitivities

Prophylactic role of ciprofloxacin and ceftriaxone in prostate biopsy-related infection: randomized comparative study of bacterial spectrum and antibiotic sensitivities

Abstract Background The mainstay for the diagnosis of prostate cancer is transrectal ultrasound-guided prostate biopsy. However, prostate biopsy is associated with a significant risk of complications including urinary tract infection. This study aims to compare the bacterial profile and antibiotic s...

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Main Authors: Chinonso Odo, Emmanuel Nwali Afogu, Charles Azuwuike Odoemene, Anselm Okwudili Obi, Timothy Uzoma Mbaeri, Emmanuel Ahuizechukwu Obiesie, Chike John Okeke, Ugochukwu Uzodimma Nnadozie, Augustine Obasi Ulebe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2021-12-01
Series:African Journal of Urology
Subjects:
Prostate biopsy
Fluoroquinolone resistance
Post-biopsy urine culture
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-021-00258-3

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12301-021-00258-3

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