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The Times of India
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Beyond antibiotics: Exploring alternative treatments for recurrent UTIs

Antibiotics have always been a preferred preventive treatment against recurrent UTIs, which affect millions of individuals across the globe. However, recently there has been a surge in cases of antimicrobial resistance among patients, typically fueled by the rampant overuse of antibiotics, which is making it challenging to treat UTIs and emerging as a health concern. As a result, the push for developing non-antibiotic strategies is increasingly becoming a priority, with more individuals being advised to explore alternative treatments to alleviate their UTI and related discomforts. Today, some of the most commonly studied and suggested alternative treatments for UTIs include - nutritional support, probiotics, and vaccines.

Nutritional support

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