Laboratory of Medical Investigation, Department of Urology (LIM55), Faculdade de Medicina, Universidade de São Paulo, São Paulo, SP, Brazil.
Clinics (Sao Paulo). 2012;67(6):661-8. doi: 10.6061/clinics/2012(06)18.
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.
下尿路感染是非常常见的疾病。复发性尿路感染仍然难以治疗,因为主要的治疗选择是长期使用抗生素预防;然而,这会增加细菌耐药性的风险。有一些避免这种风险的选择,包括使用蔓越莓产品。本文综述了使用蔓越莓作为预防下尿路感染的关键方法,包括体外研究和临床试验。