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Actas Urológicas Españolas
versão impressa ISSN 0210-4806
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RODRIGUEZ-PATRON RODRIGUEZ, R.; NAVAS ELORZA, E.; QUEREDA RODRIGUEZ-NAVARRO, C. e MAYAYO DEHESA, T.. E. Coli multirresistant meningitis after transrectal prostate biopsy. Actas Urol Esp [online]. 2003, vol.27, n.4, pp.305-307. ISSN 0210-4806.
Transrectal prostate biopsy is the most accurate method for prostate cancer diagnosis. Althoug an antimicrobial prophylaxis is employed in most cases, infectious complications are among the most severes. We present a case of E. coli multirresistant meningitis after transrectal prostate biopsy despite quinolone prophylaxis.
Palavras-chave : Transrectal prostate biopsy; Antimicrobial prophylaxis; Meningitis.