title: [Anti-infective treatments in urology].
abstract: OBJECTIVE
  To define the terms of use of vaccines, probiotics, and cranberry in urology.
  
  
  METHODS
  A literature search was conducted on MEDLINE for all these treatments used in urology. Modes of action, indications in urology and adverse effects have been detailed for each treatment.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Vaccines have been published in urinary tract infections. Products for bacterial interference such as probiotics are also used, their properties are described. As for the cranberry widely used in recurrent urinary tract infections, efficacy and mode of action are discussed.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The anti-E. coli vaccines, cranberry and probiotics may be useful in urinary tract infection.
authors.affiliation: Service d'urologie, CHRU Bretonneau, 2, boulevard Tonnellé, 37044 Tours cedex 1, France; PRES Centre-Val-de-Loire université, université François-Rabelais de Tours, 37000 Tours, France. Electronic address: f.bruyere@chu-tours.fr.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Bruyère
authors.forename: J-P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Boiteux
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Sotto
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Karsenty
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Bastide
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Guy
authors.forename: J-P
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Lavigne
mesh_terms: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D008517:Phytotherapy; D019936:Probiotics / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014552:Urinary Tract Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000517:prevention & control*; D029799:Vaccinium macrocarpon
chemical_list: D001428:Bacterial Vaccines
keywords: Canneberge; Cranberry; Infection urinaire; Probiotic; Probiotique; Urinary infection; Vaccin; Vaccine