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Cranberry for Urinary Tract Infection: From Bench to Bedside
Seyed Fazel Nabavi, Antoni Sureda, Maria Daglia
1Applied Biotechnology Research Center, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
Current Topics in Medicinal Chemistry
|August 31, 2016
Summary
Cranberry exhibits potent antimicrobial activity against common urinary tract infection (UTI) pathogens. This review explores cranberry
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
- Urology
Background:
- Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are prevalent bacterial infections affecting the bladder, kidneys, ureters, and urethra.
- Current antimicrobial treatments for UTIs often result in adverse effects, necessitating the search for safer alternatives.
- Cranberry is recognized for its significant antimicrobial properties against UTI-causing bacteria.
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically review the scientific literature on the antimicrobial activities of cranberry against urinary tract infection microorganisms.
- To provide a comprehensive overview of UTI etiology, epidemiology, risk factors, and current therapeutic agents.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of existing studies on cranberry's antimicrobial effects.
- Analysis of research detailing UTI causes, prevalence, and treatment options.
Main Results:
- Cranberry demonstrates considerable efficacy in suppressing and eradicating bacteria commonly responsible for UTIs.
- Evidence suggests cranberry as a promising natural therapeutic agent with potentially fewer adverse effects than conventional drugs.
Conclusions:
- Cranberry possesses significant antimicrobial properties relevant to managing urinary tract infections.
- Further research into cranberry's therapeutic potential for UTIs is warranted, considering its natural origin and safety profile.
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