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The potential role of probiotics in pediatric urology

Gregor Reid1

  • 1Canadian Research and Development Centre for Probiotics, Lawson Health Research Institute and Department of Microbiology, University of Western Ontario, London, Canada.

The Journal of Urology
|September 28, 2002
PubMed

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Probiotic therapy, using live beneficial bacteria, shows promise in pediatric urology. It may help reduce infections and stone disease, and potentially manage inflammatory and carcinogenic conditions.

Area of Science:

  • Microbiology
  • Pediatric Urology
  • Gastroenterology

Background:

  • The role of microflora in pediatric health and disease is increasingly recognized.
  • Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common in children and can recur into adulthood.
  • Intestinal and urogenital microflora significantly impact overall health.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the potential benefits of probiotic therapy in pediatric urology.
  • To explore the link between microflora and urological health in children.
  • To review existing literature on probiotics and their application in pediatric urology.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing data on probiotics and microflora.
  • Examination of the relationship between intestinal and urogenital microflora and urological conditions.
  • Presentation of a viewpoint on the relevance of these findings to pediatric urology.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests specific lactobacilli and bifidobacteria strains are crucial for maintaining health.
  • These beneficial bacteria play a key role in restoring health in both children and adults.
  • Probiotics demonstrate potential in managing the gut and urogenital microbiome.

Conclusions:

  • Probiotic therapy may decrease infection and stone disease risk in pediatric urology.
  • Potential benefits include managing inflammatory conditions and possibly preventing certain cancers.
  • Modulating the microbiome through probiotics offers a novel therapeutic approach in pediatric urology.
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