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ReviewDer Urologe. Ausg. A2021

[Uncomplicated urinary tract infections : Use of mustard oils].

W Vahlensieck, K Scheffer

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Review in Der Urologe. Ausg. A, 2021. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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2 authors at 1 institution in 1 country.

W VahlensieckFachklinik Urologie, Kurpark-Klinik, Kurstr. 41-45, 61231, Bad Nauheim, Deutschland. Winfried.Vahlensieck@t-online.de.
K SchefferAllgemeinmedizin, Labor Service, München, Deutschland.
Kerckhoff Klinik · DE

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundIncreasing rates of multidrug resistant bacteria demand a change in managing infectious diseases. New ways of antibiotic-free treatment in uncomplicated urinary tract infections (UTI) saving antibiotics for severe infections should be chosen.

objectivesBeside analgesics for purely symptomatic treatment, herbal medicine can be used for uncomplicated UTI instead of antibiotics. MATERIALS AND

methodsAnti-infectious phytodrugs like isothiocyanates (ITC) from horseradish and cress (nasturtium) have been thoroughly examined scientifically.

resultsITC showed multitarget effects in many pharmacological studies. Beside anti-inflammatory effects, a broad spectrum of species, including multiresistant bacteria were covered. Positive results and good compatibility are documented in several studies for therapy of uncomplicated UTI and respiratory infections with horseradish and cress as well as for prophylaxis in recurrent UTI (recommendation in the German S3 guideline for uncomplicated urinary tract infections, AWMF registry 043/044, statement 8.1.d.4 on prophylaxis).

conclusionUsing isothiocyanates (ITC) for therapy and prophylaxis in uncomplicated urinary tract infections is a rational approach and helps to save antibiotics. Even after long-term use, development of resistance has not yet been observed and is not probable due to the multimodal mechanism of action of ITC.

Indexed as

Mustard PlantUrinary Tract InfectionsAnti-Bacterial AgentsBacteriaHumansOilsAnti-Bacterial AgentsOilsAntibiotic resistanceCystitisHorseradishIsothiocyanatesNasturtium

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