A Comprehensive Review on Herbal Medicinal Plants for Urinary Tract Infections
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In a ratio of 1:8, urinary tract infections affect both men and women most frequently. People are affected all throughout their lives. Pathogenic bacteria including Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Klebsiella pneumoniae, Proteus mirabilis, and fungus like Candida albicans are responsible for UTIs. UTIs can be treated with antibiotics, but that is not the best course of action. Antibiotic usage destroys healthy bacteria, which are vital for a healthy immune system. Antibiotic effectiveness is decreased and resistant bacterial strains are increased by frequent usage of antibiotics. Therefore, it is recommended to take antibiotics sparingly. Natural antimicrobial medicines serve as an accessible and secure alternative treatment for UTIs without raising the danger of antibiotic resistance. Therefore, the current study describes the efficient natural treatments for UTIs.
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