Antimicrobial Studies

Reducing antibiotic use for uncomplicated urinary tract infection in general practice by treatment with uva-ursi (REGATTA) - a double-blind, randomized, controlled comparative effectiveness trial.

Researchers investigated whether initial treatment with Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (bearberry extract) in women with UTI can reduce antibiotic use without increasing symptoms or complications.

Afshar K et al (2018).
BMC Complement Altern Med.
PubMed:
29970072