Polysaccharide of Escherichia coli in the Prevention of Recurrent Urinary Tract Infection: An Evidence-Based Review

Introduction: Recurrent urinary tract infection is frequent and it is related to morbidity, costs and growing antibiotic resistance. OM 8930 vaccine is composed by Escherichia coli polysaccharide and it is a possible prophylactic measure, but there is doubt as to its effectiveness. Material and Meth...

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Main Authors: Manuel Tinoco, Mélody Santos, Conceição Reitor, Andreia Rodrigues, João Monteiro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Ordem dos Médicos 2018-03-01
Series:Acta Médica Portuguesa
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Online Access:https://actamedicaportuguesa.com/revista/index.php/amp/article/view/9367