Via practica 2/2021

Probiotics and bacterial lysates as an alternative non-antibiotic strategy in supportive treatment of uncomplicated urinary tract infections

Urinary tract infections, along with respiratory tract infections, are the most frequent inflammatory diseases in man. Given the current situation of antibiotic resistance, non-antibiotic treatment strategies are also recommended in uncomplicated urinary tract infections. Non-antibiotic strategies can effectively be implemented by recommending appropriate daily routine measures supported by a well-chosen over-the-counter medicinal product, a healing tea blend, or a food supplement. Current knowledge of the microbiome as a modulator of a number of diseases has brought the anticipated positive use of probiotics and bacterial lysates as an interesting alternative in uncomplicated recurrent urinary tract infections.

Keywords: uncomplicated urinary tract infections, probiotics, bacterial lysates