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Area of Science:

  • Urology
  • Microbiology
  • Immunology

Background:

  • The microbiome's influence on health and disease is increasingly recognized.
  • Historical use of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) highlights the microbiome's role in urological treatments.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the integral role of the microbiome in urology.
  • To discuss the historical and future implications of microbiome research in urological therapies.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of studies on the microbiome in urology.
  • Analysis of the impact of bacillus Calmette-Guérin (BCG) and other microbiome-related interventions.

Main Results:

  • The microbiome plays a significant role in the efficacy and side effects of various urological treatments.
  • Emerging research continues to uncover novel applications of microbiome modulation in urology.

Conclusions:

  • The microbiome is a critical factor in urology, with a well-established past and a promising future.
  • Continued research into the urological microbiome will drive innovation in treatment strategies.