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Prostatic abscess due to Candida tropicalis

Prostate Cancer and Prostatic Diseases volume 8, pages 296–297 (2005)Cite this article

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Fungal urinary tract infection represents a high-risk event in severely ill patients. We report a case of a prostatic abscess due to Candida tropicalis with no systemic manifestations. In first time, a conservative treatment with antifungal treatment and transrectal ultrasound-guided drainage was performed without success. Transurethral resection was required for drainage with a favourable course.

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    C Bastide, A Carcenac, F Arrova & D Rossi

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Bastide, C., Carcenac, A., Arrova, F. et al. Prostatic abscess due to Candida tropicalis. Prostate Cancer Prostatic Dis 8, 296–297 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1038/sj.pcan.4500809

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