Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report

Joint Authors

Mansour, Anthony
Hariri, Essa
Shelh, Samar
Irani, Ralph
Mroueh, Mohamad

Source

Case Reports in Medicine

Issue

Vol. 2014, Issue 2014 (31 Dec. 2014), pp.1-4, 4 p.

Publisher

Hindawi Publishing Corporation

Publication Date

2014-12-21

Country of Publication

Egypt

No. of Pages

4

Main Subjects

Medicine

Abstract EN

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.

American Psychological Association (APA)

Mansour, Anthony& Hariri, Essa& Shelh, Samar& Irani, Ralph& Mroueh, Mohamad. 2014. Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine،Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017249

Modern Language Association (MLA)

Mansour, Anthony…[et al.]. Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine No. 2014 (2014), pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017249

American Medical Association (AMA)

Mansour, Anthony& Hariri, Essa& Shelh, Samar& Irani, Ralph& Mroueh, Mohamad. Efficient and Cost-Effective Alternative Treatment for Recurrent Urinary Tract Infections and Interstitial Cystitis in Women: A Two-Case Report. Case Reports in Medicine. 2014. Vol. 2014, no. 2014, pp.1-4.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1017249

Data Type

Journal Articles

Language

English

Notes

Includes bibliographical references

Record ID

BIM-1017249