Nausch, B.; Bittner, C.B.B.; Höller, M.; Abramov-Sommariva, D.; Hiergeist, A.; Gessner, A. Contribution of Symptomatic, Herbal Treatment Options to Antibiotic Stewardship and Microbiotic Health. Antibiotics2022, 11, 1331.
Nausch, B.; Bittner, C.B.B.; Höller, M.; Abramov-Sommariva, D.; Hiergeist, A.; Gessner, A. Contribution of Symptomatic, Herbal Treatment Options to Antibiotic Stewardship and Microbiotic Health. Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1331.
Nausch, B.; Bittner, C.B.B.; Höller, M.; Abramov-Sommariva, D.; Hiergeist, A.; Gessner, A. Contribution of Symptomatic, Herbal Treatment Options to Antibiotic Stewardship and Microbiotic Health. Antibiotics2022, 11, 1331.
Nausch, B.; Bittner, C.B.B.; Höller, M.; Abramov-Sommariva, D.; Hiergeist, A.; Gessner, A. Contribution of Symptomatic, Herbal Treatment Options to Antibiotic Stewardship and Microbiotic Health. Antibiotics 2022, 11, 1331.
Abstract
Epithelial surfaces in humans are home to symbiotic microbes (i.e., microbiota) that influence the defensive function against pathogens depending on the health of the microbiota. Healthy microbiota contribute to the well-being of their host in general (e.g., via the gut-brain-axis), and their respective anatomical site in particular (e.g., oral, urogenital, skin or respiratory microbiota). Despite efforts towards a more responsible use of antibiotics, they are often prescribed for uncomplicated, self-limiting infections and can have a substantial negative impact on the gut microbiota. Treatment alternatives such as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs may also influence the microbiota and thus can have lasting adverse effects. Herbal drugs offer a generally safe treatment option for uncomplicated infections of the urinary or respiratory tract. Additionally, their microbiota preserving properties allow for a more appropriate therapy of uncomplicated infections without contributing to an increase in antibiotic resistance or disturbing the gut microbiota. Here, herbal treatments may be a more appropriate therapy with a generally favorable safety profile.
Keywords
herbal drugs; gut microbiota; antibiotic stewardship, uncomplicated infection, NSAID, homeostasis.
Subject
Biology and Life Sciences, Immunology and Microbiology
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