BACTEREMIA AND BACTERIURIA AFTER TRANSRECTAL ULTRASOUND GUIDED PROSTATE BIOPSY

Abstract

Bacteremia and bacteriuria after multiple biopsies are common but usually asymptomatic. Bacteria is apparently introduced into the urine and/or blood from the rectum via the biopsy needle, which may be minimized by a pre-biopsy enema. Dysuria or a history of urinary tract infection did not predict problems after biopsy.