A case of sepsis caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus aureus (MRSA) following retropubic prostatectomy

Although severe infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a serious social problem in medical facilities, it is relatively uncommon in the urological field. It is supposed that MRSA in the urine is asymptomatic and MRSA urinary colonization is not likely to oc...

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Published inHinyokika kiyo. Acta urologica Japonica Vol. 40; no. 11; pp. 1017 - 1020
Main Authors Suwa, Y, Sakuramoto, T
Format Journal Article
LanguageJapanese
Published Japan 01.11.1994
Subjects
Bacteremia - microbiology
Humans
Male
Methicillin Resistance
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - microbiology
Prostatectomy
Shock, Septic - microbiology
Staphylococcal Infections - microbiology
Staphylococcus aureus - drug effects
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Summary:Although severe infection caused by methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) has become a serious social problem in medical facilities, it is relatively uncommon in the urological field. It is supposed that MRSA in the urine is asymptomatic and MRSA urinary colonization is not likely to occur compared with the other Staphylococci. We report a case of sepsis caused by MRSA that occurred in the patient following retropubic prostatectomy. He had had a urinary catheter indwelt and had received anti-bacterial agents before the operation. Factors such as the continuing use of antibiotics and urinary catheterization could contribute to MRSA infections especially following open surgery. Therefore careful management seems important for such patients.
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ISSN:0018-1994