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Recent advancements in diagnostic methods reveal a wider range of bacteria in human urine. This review details new microbial species and their clinical relevance, expanding our understanding of urinary tract microflora.

Keywords:

cancer microflora urinary tract infections urine

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Area of Science:

Microbiology
Urology
Infectious Diseases

Background:

The human urinary tract was historically considered sterile or sparsely populated.
Previous studies were limited by diagnostic capabilities, potentially underestimating microbial diversity.

Purpose of the Study:

To comprehensively assess the biological diversity of human urinary tract microflora.
To identify novel microbial species detected using advanced diagnostic techniques.
To present information on the clinical significance and antibiotic resistance of newly identified bacteria.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review utilizing PubMed and the List of Prokaryotic Names with Standing in Nomenclature databases.
Analysis of data on aerobic, facultative anaerobic, and obligate anaerobic bacteria described post-2000.
Inclusion of studies employing improved diagnostic protocols and methodological techniques.

Main Results:

Improved diagnostic protocols have led to the detection of numerous new microbial species in urine.
These newly identified microorganisms belong to 14 distinct bacterial families, including Enterobacteriaceae, Pseudomonadaceae, and Lactobacillaceae.
The study provides data on the clinical significance and antibiotic resistance patterns of these newly discovered species.

Conclusions:

Modern diagnostic approaches have significantly expanded the known diversity of the human urinary tract microbiome.
The identification of new bacterial species necessitates further research into their roles in urinary tract health and disease.
Understanding the antibiotic resistance profiles of these bacteria is crucial for effective clinical management.