Using evolutionary principles to make clinical decisions: a case series of urinary tract infections

Authors

Michelle Blyth, LSU Health Sciences Center - New OrleansFollow

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

7-9-2023

Publication Title

Evolution, Medicine and Public Health

Abstract

The principles of evolutionary medicine have significant potential to be useful in a wide variety of clinical situations. Despite this, few demonstrations of clinical applications exist. To address this paucity, a case series applying evolutionary medicine principles to urinary tract infections, a common medical condition is presented. This series demonstrates how applying evolutionary medicine principles can be used to augment clinical decision-making.

First Page

287

Last Page

293

PubMed ID

37649729

Volume

11

Issue

1

Recommended Citation

Blyth, Michelle, "Using evolutionary principles to make clinical decisions: a case series of urinary tract infections" (2023). School of Medicine Faculty Publications. 2036.
https://digitalscholar.lsuhsc.edu/som_facpubs/2036
10.1093/emph/eoad021