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Analysis Study Research Paper | Medicinal Plants | India | Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025 | Rating: 4.8 / 10
Antimicrobial Activity of Strobilanthes in Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Sandhya A, Priya Durairaj
Abstract: In both community and hospital settings, urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most prevalent bacterial illnesses globally. Even though there is a wide spectrum of clinical symptoms associated with UTIs, from simple (uUTIs) to complex (cUTIs), the majority of UTIs are often treated empirically. The primary cause of these infections is bacteria, while on rarer occasions, other microorganisms including fungus and some viruses have also been linked to UTIs. The most frequent cause of both uUTIs and cUTIs is Uropathogenic Escherichia coli (UPEC), which is followed by other pathogenic microbes as Proteus mirabilis, Enterococcus faecalis, Klebsiella pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus species. Furthermore, the frequency of multidrug - resistant UTIs (MDR) is rising, which has a substantial impact on the economic burden of these infections as well as the propagation of antibiotic resistance. Physicians have traditionally faced difficulties in diagnosing and treating upper and lower urinary tract infections (UTTIs) due to the high frequency of these infections, the potential for recurrence and inappropriate treatment, and the global rise in antibiotic resistance that calls for the adoption of appropriate antibiotic stewardship practices. Females are twice as likely as males to get urinary tract infections, and the frequency rises with age. Many Indian plants are used in traditional medicine to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), but little is known about their therapeutic potential against the bacteria that cause UTIs. In order to identify the plant species that are utilized in traditional Indian medicine to treat urinary tract infections (UTIs), a thorough assessment of the literature was conducted. This research lists the effectiveness of Strobilanthes kunthiana to treat urinary tract infections.
Keywords: Urinary Tract Infection, Pathogenic microbes, Uropathogenic, Traditional medicine, Strobilanthes kunthiana
Edition: Volume 14 Issue 2, February 2025,
Pages: 1568 - 1576