D-mannose for prevention and treatment of lower urinary tract infection. - GreenMedInfo Summary
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Abstract Title:
[D-mannose for prevention and treatment of lower urinary tract infection: pathogenetic basics and clinical results].
Abstract Source:
Urologiia. 2020 Sep(4):131-138. PMID: 32897027
Article Affiliation:
I V Kuz'min
Abstract:
Non-antibacterial methods of prevention and treatment of lower urinary tract infection are described in the article. The current view on the mechanism of treatment effect of D-mannose is presented, which contributes to the prevention of bacterial invasion. Pathogenetic concepts for using D-mannose as specific antiadhesin or a competitive blocker of bacterial invasion is provided. In addition, we discussed the results of basic and clinical studies, proving the efficiency of D-mannose for prevention and treatment of lower urinary tract infection.
Article Published Date : Aug 31, 2020
Study Type : Review
Additional Links
Substances : D-Mannose : CK(5) : AC(2)
Pharmacological Actions : Anti-Bacterial Agents : CK(2088) : AC(821)
