Abstract
Antimicrobial susceptibility of urinary isolates is compared amongst nursing home participants from a randomized controlled trial of cranberry capsules versus placebo. We hypothesized that cranberry spares non-Escherichia coli Enterobacteriaceae, which tend to be less susceptible to oral antibiotics. Analyses showed no differences in susceptibility or proportions of non-E. coli Enterobacteriaceae.
Publication types
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Randomized Controlled Trial
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
MeSH terms
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Capsules
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Double-Blind Method
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Drug Resistance, Bacterial / drug effects*
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Enterobacteriaceae / drug effects*
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / microbiology
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Enterobacteriaceae Infections / prevention & control*
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Female
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Homes for the Aged
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Humans
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Nursing Homes
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Phytotherapy*
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Plant Extracts / pharmacology*
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Plant Extracts / therapeutic use
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Urinary Tract Infections / microbiology
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Urinary Tract Infections / prevention & control*
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Vaccinium macrocarpon*