Cranberries contain proanthocyanidins (PACs), which inhibit the adherence of p‐fimbriated Escherichia coli to the urothelial cells lining the bladder. Cranberry products have been used widely for several decades to prevent urinary tract infections (UTIs). This is the fifth update of a review first published in 1998 and updated in 2003, 2004, 2008, and 2012.ObjectivesTo assess… Continue reading Cranberries for preventing urinary tract infections
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Using source-associated mobile genetic elements to identify zoonotic extraintestinal E. coli infections
Highlights•Meat may be an important vehicle for human exposure to extraintestinal pathogenic E. coli strains from food animals.•We present a novel approach for predicting the origins of clinical E. coli isolates.•Approximately 8% of the clinical E. coli isolates in our population appeared to be foodborne zoonotic strains.•Foodborne zoonotic E. coli strains were associated with asymptomatic… Continue reading Using source-associated mobile genetic elements to identify zoonotic extraintestinal E. coli infections
Longitudinal multi-omics analyses link gut microbiome dysbiosis with recurrent urinary tract infections in women
Recurrent urinary tract infections (rUTIs) are a major health burden worldwide, with history of infection being a significant risk factor. While the gut is a known reservoir for uropathogenic bacteria, the role of the microbiota in rUTI remains unclear. We conducted a year-long study of women with (n = 15) and without (n = 16) history of rUTI, from… Continue reading Longitudinal multi-omics analyses link gut microbiome dysbiosis with recurrent urinary tract infections in women
Alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections in women: multicentre, open label, randomised, non-inferiority trial
To test and compare the efficacy of methenamine hippurate for prevention of recurrent urinary tract infections with the current standard prophylaxis of daily low dose antibiotics. Design Multicentre, open label, randomised, non-inferiority trial. Setting Eight centres in the UK, recruiting from June 2016 to June 2018. Participants Women aged ≥18 years with recurrent urinary tract… Continue reading Alternative to prophylactic antibiotics for the treatment of recurrent urinary tract infections in women: multicentre, open label, randomised, non-inferiority trial
Effect of 7 vs 14 Days of #Antibiotic Therapy on Resolution of Symptoms Among Afebrile Men With #Urinary Tract InfectionA Randomized Clinical Trial
Determination of optimal treatment durations for common infectious diseases is an important strategy to preserve antibiotic effectiveness. Objective To determine whether 7 days of treatment is noninferior to 14 days when using ciprofloxacin or trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole to treat urinary tract infection (UTI) in afebrile men. Design, Setting, and Participants Randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled noninferiority trial of afebrile… Continue reading Effect of 7 vs 14 Days of #Antibiotic Therapy on Resolution of Symptoms Among Afebrile Men With #Urinary Tract InfectionA Randomized Clinical Trial
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