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Journal For International Medical Graduates
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Articles
Will Probiotics Be a Game Changer in the Treatment of Recurrent UTI? – A Short Review
Dr. Zareen Zohara, M.B.B.S.
Zohara
Zareen
zareen.zohara@jimgs.com
14
07
2023
Received: 1472023
Copyright (c) 2023 Journal For International Medical Graduates
2023
Journal For International Medical Graduates
Recurrent urinary tract infection
Probiotics
Lactobacillus
Drug Resistance
microbiota
Antibiotic Prophylaxis
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