[Rare cases of prostatitis caused by invasion of Trichomonas vaginalis with Candida albicans]

Wiad Parazytol. 1990;36(5-6):229-36.
[Article in Polish]

Abstract

Three cases of prostatitis caused by the invasion of T. vaginalis and C. albicans which has been found in different biological materials were described. After per rectum examination perineum biopsy of prostata was performed in all patients; in histopathological preparations pointing at the inflammation reaction of that gland the fungi were detected. Also, the same microorganisms were proved in sexual partners of those patients but multifocal invasion of C. albicans--including genital and urinary organs, mouth and alimentary tract--also in members of their family.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Animals
  • Candida albicans
  • Candidiasis / diagnosis
  • Candidiasis / etiology*
  • Candidiasis / transmission
  • Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal / transmission
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Prostatitis / diagnosis
  • Prostatitis / etiology*
  • Prostatitis / microbiology
  • Prostatitis / parasitology
  • Sexual Partners
  • Trichomonas Infections / diagnosis
  • Trichomonas Infections / etiology*
  • Trichomonas Infections / transmission
  • Trichomonas Vaginitis / transmission
  • Trichomonas vaginalis