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In vitro efficacy of phytotherapeutics for the prevention of urinary tract infections in pregnant women

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Title In vitro efficacy of phytotherapeutics for the prevention of urinary tract infections in pregnant women
 
Creator Karuppasmy, Venkadeswaran
Kannan, Shalini
C, Sudha
M, Devika
T, Sundhareswari
 
Subject Antibacterial activity
Ocimum sanctum
Plant based drug
Urinary tract infections
 
Description 182-189
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) during pregnancy pose significant challenges due to limited treatment options to avoid
potential harm to the fetus. This study investigates the in vitro efficacy of phytotherapeutics, specifically Ocimum sanctum L.
(Tulsi), in preventing urinary tract infections in pregnant women. UTIs, a prevalent hospital-acquired infection and a leading
cause of bacteremia in hospitalized patients, contribute to adverse pregnancy outcomes if left untreated. The research
explores the potential of Tulsi, known for its diverse therapeutic benefits, including antimicrobial properties. Traditional
uses as an expectorant, analgesic, anti-asthmatic, and anti-diabetic agent underscore its holistic potential in combating
infections. Previous studies suggest that Ocimum sanctum L.-containing herbal medicines may mitigate the duration of
sickness, clinical symptoms, and biochemical markers associated with bacterial and viral infections. This investigation aims
to assess the in vitro efficacy of Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, offering valuable insights into its preventive potential against
UTIs in pregnant women. The findings may contribute to the development of safe and effective phytotherapeutic
interventions for managing UTIs during pregnancy.
 
Date 2024-02-21T06:49:48Z
2024-02-21T06:49:48Z
2024-02
 
Type Article
 
Identifier 0975-0959 (Online); 0301-1208 (Print)
http://nopr.niscpr.res.in/handle/123456789/63364
https://doi.org/10.56042/ijbb.v61i3.8225
 
Language en
 
Publisher NIScPR-CSIR,India
 
Source IJBB Vol.61(03) [March 2024]