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Alternative Approaches to Conventional Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women

Current Infectious Disease Reports volume 15, pages 124–129 (2013)Cite this article

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The increasing resistance of uropathogens to antibiotics and recognition of the generally self-limiting nature of uncomplicated urinary tract infection (UTI) suggest that it is time to reconsider empirical treatment of UTI using antibiotics. Identifying new and effective strategies to prevent recurrences and alternative treatment strategies are a high priority. We review the recent literature regarding the effects of functional food products, probiotics, vaccines, and alternative treatments on treating and preventing UTI.

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Dr. B. Foxman has been a consultant for Vifor Pharma; M. Buxton reported no potential conflicts of interest relevant to this article.

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Foxman, B., Buxton, M. Alternative Approaches to Conventional Treatment of Acute Uncomplicated Urinary Tract Infection in Women. Curr Infect Dis Rep 15, 124–129 (2013). https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-013-0317-5

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  • Functional foods
  • Probiotics
  • Vaccines
  • Antiinflammatories