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The evaluation of markers of prostatic inflammation and function of the prostate gland in patients with chronic prostatitis

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Zdrodowska-Stefanow B., Ostaszewska-Puchalska I., Badyda J., Galewska Z.

Archivum Immunologiae et Therapiae Experimentalis

2008

vol. 56

issue 4

277-282

Introduction: The aim of the study was to determine the numbers of polymorphonuclear (PMN) leukocytes and PMN elastase and citric acid concentrations in chronic prostatitis patients regardless of etiology and in those with Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the prostate gland. Materials and Methods: The study involved 46 patients with chronic prostatitis. Expressed prostatitc secretions (EPS) were obtained to determine the leukocyte count, PMN elastase (ELISA) and citric acid concentrations (UV method), and the occurrence of C. trachomatis infection. Results: Increased PMN cell counts (10 per high-power field) were found in 73.9% of patients and increased PMN elastase concentration (<250 ng/ml) in 78.3%. In 44.4% of the patients the elastase concentration indicated moderate (250?1000 ng/ml) and in 55.6% acute infection (1000 ng/ml). Decreased citric acid concentration (<18.12 mg/ml) in the EPS was found in 65.2% of the men. C. trachomatis prostate infection was detected in 17.4% of the patients and all of these men had higher inflammation parameters and lower citric acid concentrations. Conclusions: C. trachomatis prostate inflammation was accompanied by an increase in inflammation markers and a decrease in citric acid concentration.

The effect of Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the prostate gland on the concentration of citric acid

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Zdrodowska-Stefanow B., Ostaszewska-Puchalska I., Badyda J., Galewska Z.

Archivum Immunologiae et Therapiae Experimentalis

2006

vol. 54

issue 1

69-73

Introduction: The objective of the study was to assess the relationship between Chlamydia trachomatis (C.t.) infection of the prostate and the concentration of citric acid. Materials and Methods: The study involved 60 patients with chronic prostatitis (NIH III). Urethral swabs and expressed prostatic secretions (EPS) were collected for analysis. The urethral swabs were tested for PMNs and the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and C.t., while the EPS were analyzed to determine PMN count, C.t., and citric acid concentration. The DFA or LCR method was used for C.t. diagnosis. The concentration of citric acid was measured using the UV method. Results: Inflammation of the prostate (PMNs 10/field) was diagnosed in 58.3% of the patients. C.t. infection was found in 20%, including 8.3% with only the urethra affected and 10% with only the prostate. One patient had both the urethra and the prostate infected. A reduction in the concentration of citric acid in EPS was observed in 56.7% of the men. In 88.2% of the patients, reduced citric acid concentration was accompanied by an elevated PMN count in the EPS. All patients with C.t. infection of the prostate showed a reduced concentration of citric acid. In five patients with urethral infection, lack of a decrease in this parameter was noted in one. In all the patients with chlamydial infection, irrespective of localization, a high PMN count was observed in the EPS.Determination of the concentration of citric acid in the prostatic fluid is a good indicator of prostatitis. C.t. infection of the prostate gland is accompanied by a decrease in the concentration of citric acid.

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The evaluation of markers of prostatic inflammation and function of the prostate gland in patients with chronic prostatitis

The effect of Chlamydia trachomatis infection of the prostate gland on the concentration of citric acid