Cranberries and Urinary Tract Infections in Women

Authors:

Francisco SB¹*, Sara MB¹, Ana María OB² and Emilio LA¹

Volume 2, Issue 2

Abstract

Background: Urinary tract infections (UTI) are the most common bacterial infection. Antibiotic therapy is used after establishing a presumptive diagnosis of UTI. Cranberries have been traditionally used to prevent recurrent UTIs. The purpose of this meta-analysis was to determine the effectiveness of cranberries for prevention of UTIs.

Methods: A literature search was performed to identify clinical trials and systematic meta-analyses. Electronic databases were used, including PubMed and Cochrane.

Results: Five meta-analyses were considered. Some clinical studies have supported cranberries benefits; however the effectiveness of the cranberry on prevention of recurrent UTIs remains controversial

Keywords:

Urinary Tract Infection; Cranberry; Antibiotics; Proanthocyanidin; Meta-analyses

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