Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections affecting women.
UTIs are primarily caused by Escherichia coli, which increases the likelihood of a recurrent infection. We encountered two cases of recurrent UTIs (rUTIs) with a positive E. coli culture, not improving with antibiotics due to the development of antibiotic resistance. An alternative therapeutic regimen based on parsley and garlic, L-arginine, probiotics, and cranberry tablets has been given. This regimen showed a significant health improvement and symptoms relief without recurrence for more than 12 months. In conclusion, the case supports the concept of using alternative medicine in treating rUTI and as a prophylaxis or in patients who had developed antibiotic resistance.
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Mansour A, Hariri E, Shelh S, Irani R, Mroueh M. Are you the author?
School of Medicine, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, Lebanon; School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, Lebanon; Clinic Dr. Ralph Irani for Alternative Medicine, Beirut 1202, Lebanon; Pharmaceutical Science Department, School of Pharmacy, Lebanese American University, Byblos 1401, Lebanon.
Reference: Case Rep Med. 2014;2014:698758.
doi: 10.1155/2014/698758
PubMed Abstract
PMID: 25587284