Jesús Alonso Amezcua López

Dr. Jesús Alonso Amezcua López

Department of Pharmacology, Universidad de Guadalajara, CUCEI, Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico
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Academic Career Length

2Years (2025-Present)

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9 August 2025 in Applied Sciences
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NHNaomi Aguirre Hernandez
Naomi Aguirre Hernandez
DIDaniel Pérez Rulfo Ibarra
Daniel Pérez Rulfo Ibarra
BUBlanca Rosa Rosa Aguilar Uscanga
Blanca Rosa Rosa Aguilar Uscanga
EMELISA GARCIA MORALES
ELISA GARCIA MORALES
IFIxtlilxochitl Flores Fong
Ixtlilxochitl Flores Fong
JLJesús Alonso Amezcua López
Jesús Alonso Amezcua López
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) represent a significant public health concern, particularly in children with structural abnormalities such as vesicoureteric reflux. Prolonged antibiotic exposure in these patients often contributes to the emergence of multidrug-resistant organisms and restricts therapeutic options. Probiotics have emerged as a potential adjuvant strategy to reduce infection recurrence. Case Presentation: A female infant born at term (38.6 weeks), with a prenatal diagnosis of bilateral hydronephrosis, experienced recurrent UTIs from the neonatal period despite both prophylactic and therapeutic antibiotic regimens. Serial urine cultures revealed infections caused by extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL)-producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae. Methods: The isolated strains were evaluated in vitro against Lactiplantibacillus sp. LH01, a probiotic strain derived from human milk. Following confirmation of its antimicrobial activity, an individualised intervention was initiated: daily oral administration of 1 mL of the probiotic (109 CFU/mL) for one month, under medical supervision and without concurrent antibiotic therapy. Results: The probiotic demonstrated 89% inhibition efficiency against multidrug-resistant strains, accompanied by a notable reduction in UTIs frequency. Follow-up cultures showed reduced pathogen growth and a loss of the ESBL phenotype, facilitating clinical management and allowing previously contraindicated surgical interventions. Conclusions: Lactiplantibacillus sp. LH01 proved a safe and effective adjuvant in managing recurrent, resistant UTIs in a paediatric patient, highlighting the promise of probiotic therapies.