The negative aftermath of prostate biopsy: prophylaxis, complications and antimicrobial stewardship: results of the global prevalence study of infections in urology 2010–2019

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Prostate biopsy is a common urological procedure, with over one million performed annually in the U.S., but infection rates have increased significantly.
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Infective complications after prostate biopsy can include urinary tract infections and febrile complications, affecting 5.2% and 3.5% of patients, respectively.
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Antimicrobial resistance among uropathogens has led to increased failure of antibiotic prophylaxis, highlighting the need for targeted antimicrobial stewardship.
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The Global Prevalence Study of Infections in Urology analyzed data from 258 clinics across 55 countries, revealing trends in post-biopsy infections from 2010 to 2019.
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Patient characteristics such as age and antibiotic history were evaluated to assess their impact on the risk of complications following prostate biopsy.

World Journal Of Urology

by Jakhongir F. Alidjanov, Tommaso Cai, Riccardo Bartoletti, Gernot Bonkat, Franck Bruyère, Béla Köves, Ekaterina Kulchavenya, José Medina-Polo, Kurt Naber, Tamara Perepanova, Adrian Pilatz, Zafer Tandogdu, Truls E. Bjerklund Johansen, Florian M. Wagenlehner
February 22, 2021

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