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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Microbiology
  • Biochemistry

Background:

  • Urinary stones are a prevalent and recurrent condition with varying global incidence.
  • The precise causes of urinary stones remain unclear, but a distinct urinary microbiome, including bacteria and fungi, has been identified.
  • This urinary microbiome is increasingly recognized for its role in the development of urinary stones.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the intricate relationship between the urinary microbiome and urinary stones.
  • To explore the influence of the microbiome on urinary stone formation.
  • To discuss the potential therapeutic applications of understanding the urinary microbiome for stone management.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies investigating the urinary microbiome.
  • Analysis of research on the composition and metabolic products of the urinary microbiota.
  • Examination of the association between microbial presence and urinary stone development.

Main Results:

  • Evidence suggests that the urinary microbiome plays a significant role in the pathogenesis of urinary stones.
  • Advances in detection methods reveal the presence of diverse bacteria in healthy urine, challenging previous assumptions.
  • Metabolic products of the urinary microbiome are potential biomarkers for stone risk.

Conclusions:

  • The urinary microbiome is a critical factor in urinary stone disease.
  • Understanding the urinary microbiota offers novel avenues for the early diagnosis and prevention of urinary stones.
  • Targeting the urinary microbiome holds therapeutic potential for managing urinary stone conditions.