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Urinary Tract Infection and Microbiome.

Dong Soo Kim¹, Jeong Woo Lee¹

¹Department of Urology, Kyung Hee University College of Medicine, Kyung Hee University Hospital, Seoul 02447, Republic of Korea.

Diagnostics (Basel, Switzerland)

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Summary

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common, but the urinary tract microbiome is dynamic, not sterile. Understanding these microbes is key to new UTI treatments.

Keywords:

cystitis microbiome urinary tract infection urobiome

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Published on: April 16, 2019

Area of Science:

Microbiology
Urology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a significant global health burden.
Historically, the urinary tract was considered sterile, but recent advancements have revealed a complex microbiome.
Understanding the urinary tract microbiome is crucial for addressing UTI pathogenesis.

Purpose of the Study:

To summarize current knowledge on the urinary tract microbiome.
To explore the role of microbial communities in UTI development and recurrence.
To highlight recent insights into UTI pathogenesis, antimicrobial resistance, and potential new therapies.

Main Methods:

Next-generation sequencing (NGS) for microbial community analysis.
Expanded quantitative urine culture (EQUC) for detailed microbial profiling.
Review of recent scientific literature on the urinary microbiome and UTIs.

Main Results:

The urinary tract harbors a dynamic and diverse microbiome, contrary to previous beliefs.
Microbiome composition varies with factors like age and sexuality, influencing UTI susceptibility.
Pathogenesis of UTIs involves not only uropathogenic bacteria but also alterations in the uromicrobiome and inter-microbial interactions.

Conclusions:

The urinary microbiome plays a critical role in the development and recurrence of UTIs.
Further research into the urinary microbiome is essential for developing novel therapeutic strategies for UTIs.
Emerging therapeutic options show promise but require deeper understanding of microbiome implications.