A rare case of prostatic abscess caused by Brucella organisms: First report in Saudi Arabia

Abstract

Brucellosis is a zoonotic infectious disease that is known endemic infection in Saudi Arabia. Yet, this infection has not been reported as evident cause of prostatic abscess. we present a new case of prostatic abscess caused by brucella organism proven using pus culture and serology. These organisms should be suspected in patients presenting with clinical picture of prostatic abscess especially in endemic areas.

Keywords

• Brucella
• brucellosis
• infection
• prostate
• prostatic abscess
• prostatitis