1.Male Human Papilloma Virus Infections: How to Prepare for Vaccination Strategies
Urogenital Tract Infection 2024;19(1):1-2
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are linked to benign and malignant urogenital conditions, with varying risks associated with different HPV genotypes.Genital warts, mainly caused by low-risk HPV types, have seen a recent surge in incidence, leading to escalating medical costs. While vaccines like Cervarix and Gardasil target females, the exclusion of Gardasil 9 raises questions about gender-neutral vaccination strategies. Studies highlight potential cost savings through male HPV vaccination but note the rising prices of HPV vaccines, particularly Gardasil 9. Recent findings underscore HPV's expansion into nasopharyngeal cancer, urging the introduction of male HPV vaccination programs.However, the increasing vaccine costs raise concerns about accessibility and affordability. Regulatory bodies and healthcare stakeholders must address these challenges to ensure equitable HPV prevention and control measures. Efforts to control vaccine pricing and promote comprehensive immunization strategies are crucial in mitigating the growing burden of HPV-related diseases.
2.Male Human Papilloma Virus Infections: How to Prepare for Vaccination Strategies
Urogenital Tract Infection 2024;19(1):1-2
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are linked to benign and malignant urogenital conditions, with varying risks associated with different HPV genotypes.Genital warts, mainly caused by low-risk HPV types, have seen a recent surge in incidence, leading to escalating medical costs. While vaccines like Cervarix and Gardasil target females, the exclusion of Gardasil 9 raises questions about gender-neutral vaccination strategies. Studies highlight potential cost savings through male HPV vaccination but note the rising prices of HPV vaccines, particularly Gardasil 9. Recent findings underscore HPV's expansion into nasopharyngeal cancer, urging the introduction of male HPV vaccination programs.However, the increasing vaccine costs raise concerns about accessibility and affordability. Regulatory bodies and healthcare stakeholders must address these challenges to ensure equitable HPV prevention and control measures. Efforts to control vaccine pricing and promote comprehensive immunization strategies are crucial in mitigating the growing burden of HPV-related diseases.
3.Male Human Papilloma Virus Infections: How to Prepare for Vaccination Strategies
Urogenital Tract Infection 2024;19(1):1-2
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are linked to benign and malignant urogenital conditions, with varying risks associated with different HPV genotypes.Genital warts, mainly caused by low-risk HPV types, have seen a recent surge in incidence, leading to escalating medical costs. While vaccines like Cervarix and Gardasil target females, the exclusion of Gardasil 9 raises questions about gender-neutral vaccination strategies. Studies highlight potential cost savings through male HPV vaccination but note the rising prices of HPV vaccines, particularly Gardasil 9. Recent findings underscore HPV's expansion into nasopharyngeal cancer, urging the introduction of male HPV vaccination programs.However, the increasing vaccine costs raise concerns about accessibility and affordability. Regulatory bodies and healthcare stakeholders must address these challenges to ensure equitable HPV prevention and control measures. Efforts to control vaccine pricing and promote comprehensive immunization strategies are crucial in mitigating the growing burden of HPV-related diseases.
4.Occurrence of liver abscess in patients with acute prostatitis
Investigative and Clinical Urology 2024;65(5):480-486
Materials and Methods:
The medical records of 474 patients diagnosed with acute prostatitis between June 2006 and July 2022 were retrospectively reviewed. Patients in whom pathogens were not detected in serum or urine cultures were excluded. A total of 271 patients were included in the analysis. Patient characteristics and laboratory test results were compared between patients with acute prostatitis with and without liver abscesses.
Results:
Fifteen patients (5.5%) were identified with simultaneous liver abscesses and acute prostatitis. The liver abscess group was younger than the non-liver abscess group in terms of mean age. In the univariate analysis, a high proportion of patients had diabetes mellitus, whereas a low proportion had hypertension. None of the underlying diseases, including benign prostatic hyperplasia, malignancy, or alcoholism, demonstrated a significant association with liver abscess in multivariate analysis; however, an association was observed in liver function test results. All patients with liver abscesses tested positive for Klebsiella pneumoniae.
Conclusions
When K. pneumoniae is identified in patients with acute prostatitis and abnormal liver function tests, considering the possibility of metastatic infection in other organs, including the liver, and performing an active evaluation is essential.
5.Male Human Papilloma Virus Infections: How to Prepare for Vaccination Strategies
Urogenital Tract Infection 2024;19(1):1-2
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are linked to benign and malignant urogenital conditions, with varying risks associated with different HPV genotypes.Genital warts, mainly caused by low-risk HPV types, have seen a recent surge in incidence, leading to escalating medical costs. While vaccines like Cervarix and Gardasil target females, the exclusion of Gardasil 9 raises questions about gender-neutral vaccination strategies. Studies highlight potential cost savings through male HPV vaccination but note the rising prices of HPV vaccines, particularly Gardasil 9. Recent findings underscore HPV's expansion into nasopharyngeal cancer, urging the introduction of male HPV vaccination programs.However, the increasing vaccine costs raise concerns about accessibility and affordability. Regulatory bodies and healthcare stakeholders must address these challenges to ensure equitable HPV prevention and control measures. Efforts to control vaccine pricing and promote comprehensive immunization strategies are crucial in mitigating the growing burden of HPV-related diseases.
6.Male Human Papilloma Virus Infections: How to Prepare for Vaccination Strategies
Urogenital Tract Infection 2024;19(1):1-2
Human papillomavirus (HPV) infections are linked to benign and malignant urogenital conditions, with varying risks associated with different HPV genotypes.Genital warts, mainly caused by low-risk HPV types, have seen a recent surge in incidence, leading to escalating medical costs. While vaccines like Cervarix and Gardasil target females, the exclusion of Gardasil 9 raises questions about gender-neutral vaccination strategies. Studies highlight potential cost savings through male HPV vaccination but note the rising prices of HPV vaccines, particularly Gardasil 9. Recent findings underscore HPV's expansion into nasopharyngeal cancer, urging the introduction of male HPV vaccination programs.However, the increasing vaccine costs raise concerns about accessibility and affordability. Regulatory bodies and healthcare stakeholders must address these challenges to ensure equitable HPV prevention and control measures. Efforts to control vaccine pricing and promote comprehensive immunization strategies are crucial in mitigating the growing burden of HPV-related diseases.
7.Hemangioma Mistaken for Renal Cell Carcinoma in a Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Case Report
Hyung-Lae LEE ; Dong-Gi LEE ; Jeong Woo LEE ; Jeonghyouk CHOI
Urogenital Tract Infection 2025;20(1):48-51
Hemangiomas are rare, benign vascular neoplasms that are more common in patients with end-stage renal disease. Here, we describe 2 cases of hemangioma misdiagnosed as renal cell carcinoma before renal transplantation. The key finding in our case was the misdiagnosis of hemangiomas as renal cell carcinoma based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in patients with end-stage renal disease. Because living transplantation was planned for our patients, we performed rapid surgical resection of the heterogeneously enhancing renal masses to avoid delays in transplantation. Our case highlights the importance of rapid surgical resection of enhanced renal masses to confirm diagnosis, thereby avoiding delays in patients scheduled for renal transplantation.
8.Hemangioma Mistaken for Renal Cell Carcinoma in a Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Case Report
Hyung-Lae LEE ; Dong-Gi LEE ; Jeong Woo LEE ; Jeonghyouk CHOI
Urogenital Tract Infection 2025;20(1):48-51
Hemangiomas are rare, benign vascular neoplasms that are more common in patients with end-stage renal disease. Here, we describe 2 cases of hemangioma misdiagnosed as renal cell carcinoma before renal transplantation. The key finding in our case was the misdiagnosis of hemangiomas as renal cell carcinoma based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in patients with end-stage renal disease. Because living transplantation was planned for our patients, we performed rapid surgical resection of the heterogeneously enhancing renal masses to avoid delays in transplantation. Our case highlights the importance of rapid surgical resection of enhanced renal masses to confirm diagnosis, thereby avoiding delays in patients scheduled for renal transplantation.
9.Hemangioma Mistaken for Renal Cell Carcinoma in a Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Case Report
Hyung-Lae LEE ; Dong-Gi LEE ; Jeong Woo LEE ; Jeonghyouk CHOI
Urogenital Tract Infection 2025;20(1):48-51
Hemangiomas are rare, benign vascular neoplasms that are more common in patients with end-stage renal disease. Here, we describe 2 cases of hemangioma misdiagnosed as renal cell carcinoma before renal transplantation. The key finding in our case was the misdiagnosis of hemangiomas as renal cell carcinoma based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in patients with end-stage renal disease. Because living transplantation was planned for our patients, we performed rapid surgical resection of the heterogeneously enhancing renal masses to avoid delays in transplantation. Our case highlights the importance of rapid surgical resection of enhanced renal masses to confirm diagnosis, thereby avoiding delays in patients scheduled for renal transplantation.
10.Hemangioma Mistaken for Renal Cell Carcinoma in a Patient With End-Stage Renal Disease: A Case Report
Hyung-Lae LEE ; Dong-Gi LEE ; Jeong Woo LEE ; Jeonghyouk CHOI
Urogenital Tract Infection 2025;20(1):48-51
Hemangiomas are rare, benign vascular neoplasms that are more common in patients with end-stage renal disease. Here, we describe 2 cases of hemangioma misdiagnosed as renal cell carcinoma before renal transplantation. The key finding in our case was the misdiagnosis of hemangiomas as renal cell carcinoma based on computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging in patients with end-stage renal disease. Because living transplantation was planned for our patients, we performed rapid surgical resection of the heterogeneously enhancing renal masses to avoid delays in transplantation. Our case highlights the importance of rapid surgical resection of enhanced renal masses to confirm diagnosis, thereby avoiding delays in patients scheduled for renal transplantation.