P04.61. Do infectious disease (ID) physicians use cranberry for prevention of urinary tract infections (UTI)?
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Methods In a 2010 survey of 1000 ID physicians, we presented a case vignette about prevention of uncomplicated UTIs. “Ms. Smith is a 23 y.o. female who presents with a history of recurrent bacterial UTIs. In the past, she has self-treated with antibiotics at the first sign of infection; however she is now interested in preventing future occurrences. Previous work up has revealed no predisposing factors.”We also presented a research summary of an article demonstrating evidence of efficacy of cranberry extract for UTI prevention.
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عنوان ژورنال:
دوره 12 شماره
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تاریخ انتشار 2012