Prostate biopsy is a current and well-codified procedure; antibiotic prophylaxis and rectal enema limit the risk of infection.
To date, there has been no reported viral transmission between patients due to a contaminated ultrasound probe. In this study, we report the case of a patient who contracted the hepatitis C virus after transrectal prostate biopsy as part of an individual screening for prostate cancer.
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Ferhi K, Rouprêt M, Mozer P, Ploussard G, Haertig A, de La Taille A. Are you the author?
Academic Department of Urology, Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, University Paris VI, Boulevard de l'Hopital, 75013 Paris, France.
Reference: Case Rep Urol. 2013;2013:797248.
doi: 10.1155/2013/797248
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 23533934
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