Cranberries and lower urinary tract infection prevention
Clinics
;
67(6): 661-668, 2012.
Article
in English
| LILACS
| ID: lil-640218
ABSTRACT
Lower urinary tract infections are very common diseases. Recurrent urinary tract infections remain challenging to treat because the main treatment option is long-term antibiotic prophylaxis; however, this poses a risk for the emergence of bacterial resistance. Some options to avoid this risk are available, including the use of cranberry products. This article reviews the key methods in using cranberries as a preventive measure for lower urinary tract infections, including in vitro studies and clinical trials.
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Main subject:
Urinary Tract Infections
/
Vaccinium macrocarpon
/
Phytotherapy
Limits:
Humans
Language:
English
Journal:
Clinics
Journal subject:
Medicine
Year:
2012
Type:
Article
Affiliation country:
Brazil
Institution/Affiliation country:
Universidade de São Paulo/BR
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