BACKGROUND The purpose of this study was to identify risk factors for abscess formation in acute bacterial prostatitis, and to compare treatment outcomes between abscess group and non-abscess group. METHODS This is a multicenter, retrospective cohort study. All patients suspected of having an acute prostatic infection underwent computed tomography or transrectal ultrasonography to discriminat...

BACKGROUND: Pyogenic and amoebic liver abscesses are rare, potentially lethal conditions. In this study, we aimed to examine the clinical and pathological differences between them. METHODS: Patients with confirmed liver abscesses were divided into two groups: the pyogenic (n = 47) and amoebic group (n = 21), which were analyzed for differences in clinical and laboratory findings. RESULTS: Amoeb...

Liver abscesses constitute a prominent concern regarding animal health and profitability of the beef industry. Our objective was to evaluate potential biliary and blood indicators of liver abscesses. Twenty-nine beef bulls (initially averaging 356±70.5 kg and 253±30 days of age) were fed a high-concentrate diet during a performance test of 112 days, during which blood was collected at nine time...

Introduction: Splenic abscesses are typically associated with bacterial endocarditis or a contiguous abdominal infection. In this case, our patient was diagnosed with splenic abscesses without having an identifiable source of infection. To our knowledge, this is one of the rare reported cases of spontaneous splenic abscesses in a non­immunocompromised host. Case Report: An 82­year­old male was ...

1) Abscess due to subcutaneous injection of heroin (skin-popping) are very common in inner city Dublin hospitals. (2) The most common sites are the antecubital fossa and deltoid regions of the arms and the buttocks. (3) The most common organism in this series of abscesses is staph aureus. One third of all abscesses had multiple organisms. In 90% of abscesses with multiple organisms a Streptococ...

The incidence of renal abscesses is not common. Patients usually have risk factors like diabetes mellitus or an underlying condition which predisposes to urinary tract infections. We report a case of a previously healthy young girl with multiple bilateral renal abscesses. Ultrasonography revealed multiple renal abscesses with a possible differential diagnosis of polycystic kidney disease with i...

INTRODUCTION Brain abscesses arising from right-to-left cardiac shunting are very rare in adults. CASE PRESENTATION We describe the case of a 47-year-old non-hispanic white male with periodontal disease who developed several brain abscesses caused by Streptococcus intermedius. A comprehensive workup revealed a patent foramen ovale with oral flora as the only plausible explanation for the brai...

Iliopsoas abscess is a relatively uncommon condition that can present with vague clinical features. Its insidious onset and occult characteristics can cause diagnostic delays, resulting in high mortality and morbidity. The epidemiology, aetiology, clinical features, and management of iliopsoas abscess are discussed.

OBJECTIVE To evaluate the predisposing factors for otogenic intracranial abscesses, assess their changes over time, and analyze how they differ from those due to other causes. MATERIALS AND METHODS The medical records of all patients treated for otogenic intracranial abscesses, between 1970 and 2012 at a tertiary referral center, were retrospectively analyzed. The analysis included patient de...