European Association of Urology
European Association of Urology Position Paper on the Prevention of Infectious Complications Following Prostate Biopsy
Abstract
The transperineal approach is preferred to reduce prostate biopsy (PB)-related infections. Fluoroquinolones are suspended for prophylaxis of PB in the European Union; therefore, alternative antibiotics based on local resistance, or targeted prophylaxis, in conjunction with povidone-iodine rectal preparation are recommended for transrectal PB.
Source and rights
Published by European urology, 2021. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
Prognia summarises this guideline for reference and education. It is not medical advice. Always check the official guideline and current local protocols before acting on it.
At a glance
- Organisation
- European Association of Urology
- Published
- 2021
- Applies to
- 🇪🇺 Europe
- Scope
- Regional
- Journal
- European urology
- PubMed
- 33172721
- Added to Prognia
- 23 July 2026
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