Prostatic abscess due to histoplasma capsulatum in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome.
We report a case of prostate abscess due to Histoplasma capsulatum in a patient with the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome. The diagnosis and management are discussed, and the literature is reviewed.
Marans
H Y
HY
Division of Urology, St. Vincent's Hospital, New York, New York.
Mandell
W
W
Kislak
J W
JW
Starrett
B
B
Moussouris
H F
HF
D000038:Abscess / Q000150:complications*; D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications*; D000328:Adult; D006660:Histoplasmosis / Q000150:complications*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011472:Prostatitis / Q000150:complications*