title: Hepatitis C transmission after prostate biopsy.
abstract: Prostate biopsy is a current and well-codified procedure; antibiotic prophylaxis and rectal enema limit the risk of infection. To date, there has been no reported viral transmission between patients due to a contaminated ultrasound probe. In this study, we report the case of a patient who contracted the hepatitis C virus after transrectal prostate biopsy as part of an individual screening for prostate cancer.
authors.affiliation: Academic Department of Urology, Pitie-Salpetriere Hospital, University Paris VI, Boulevard de l'Hopital, 75013 Paris, France.
authors.forename: Karim
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Ferhi
authors.forename: Morgan
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Rouprêt
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Mozer
authors.forename: Guillaume
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Ploussard
authors.forename: Alain
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Haertig
authors.forename: Alexandre
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: de La Taille