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2. Mannose - Wikipedia

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   Mannose (D-mannose) is used as a dietary supplement to prevent recurrent urinary tract infections (UTIs). [ 9 ] [ 10 ] As of 2022 [update] , one review found that taking mannose was as effective as antibiotics to prevent UTIs, [ 9 ] while another review found that clinical trial quality was too low to allow any conclusion about using D ...

3. Urinary anti-infective agent - Wikipedia

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   Urinary tract infection in pediatric patients is a significant clinical issue, affecting approximately 7% of fevered infants and children. [43] If left untreated, the infection can ascend from the bladder to the kidneys, resulting in acute pyelonephritis, which leads to hypertension , kidney scarring , and end-stage kidney disease .

4. Feline idiopathic cystitis - Wikipedia

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   Treatment is usually effective with antibiotics once the result of the urine culture identifies the precise bacteria involved in the infection. D-mannose (which is also anti-inflammatory) is also used by some pet owners as a natural alternative to antibiotic treatment although this may be less targeted and specific than prescribed antibiotics ...

5. Numerous factors can cause kidney disease. Here are the ... - AOL

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   AKI - the other main type of kidney disease - can be caused by dehydration, blood loss, urinary tract obstructions such as kidney stones or blood clots, low blood pressure, or heart disease. It ...

6. Urinary tract infection - Wikipedia

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   Urinary tract infections, even asymptomatic presence of bacteria in the urine, are more concerning in pregnancy due to the increased risk of kidney infections. [42] During pregnancy, high progesterone levels elevate the risk of decreased muscle tone of the ureters and bladder, which leads to a greater likelihood of reflux, where urine flows ...

7. Mannan-binding lectin - Wikipedia

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   One way the most-recently discovered lectin pathway is activated is through mannose-binding lectin protein. MBL binds to carbohydrates (to be specific, D-mannose and L-fucose residues) found on the surfaces of many pathogens. For example, MBL has been shown to bind to: yeasts such as Candida albicans [19] [20] viruses such as HIV [21] and ...