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European Association of Urology Position Paper on the Prevention of Infectious Complications Following Prostate Biopsy
Funding support: This work is supported by the European Association of Urology Guidelines Office.Peer reviewedPostprin
European Association of Urology Position Paper on the Prevention of Infectious Complications Following Prostate Biopsy.
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.status: Published onlin