Original Article Phytotherapy in Adults With Recurrent Uncomplicated Cystitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Uncomplicated urinary tract infections are among the commonest bacterial infections. Because antibiotic resistance is on the rise, there is growing interest in alternative, non-antimicrobial treatment options. This systematic review presents the current evidence on phytotherapy for the treatment and prevention of recurrent uncomplicated cystitis.

Methods

A systematic search of the relevant literature from January 2011 to August 2021 was carried out in the MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane Library databases and in two clinical trial registries. The trials included in the present review are ran - domized controlled trials (RCTs) of phytotherapeutic agents as monotherapy or combination therapy, in comparison to placebo, no treatment, non-pharmacological treatment, or dru

SUBMITTER: Kranz J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9472262 | biostudies-literature | 2022 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature