Microbiology & Immunology Publications
Title
The cellient system for cytohistology to analyze p16 positive dyskeratocytes in paraffin sections of HPV-Positive cervical scrapes
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-1-1991
Journal
International Urogynecology Journal
Volume
2
Issue
1
First Page
40
Last Page
43
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1007/BF00400044
Abstract
Urinary tract infections remain a common urogynecological problem. Although antibiotic therapy invariably eradicates bacteria from the bladder, it can also disrupt the genital flora and lead to emergence of drug-resistant uropathogens. A new therapeutic agent has been developed to prevent recurrence of uncomplicated, lower urinary tract infections in adult females. This unique product contains Lactobacillus casei var rhamnosus GR-1 and L. fermentum B-54, selected for their ability to adhere to uroepithelial cells in vitro and produce inhibitory substances against uropathogens, particularly Escherichia coli and Enterococcus species. In addition, unlike the majority of lactobacillus isolates, the strains GR-1 and B-54 resist the action of spermicide. The bacteria are freeze-dried in gelatin suppositories and instilled intravaginally. Weekly therapy in 8 patients has led to a 78.7% reduction in infection rate, without any major side effects. The results illustrate the potential effectiveness of this therapy in patients with recurrent urinary tract infections. © 1991 The International Urogynecology Journal.