Additionally, XBJ plus UTI had superiority over single UTI in lowering PCT levels (SMD = −1.61, 95% CI [−2.23, −0.98], P < 0.00001), and improving inflammatory cytokines—IL-6 and TNF-α levels (SMD = −1.45, 95% CI [−1.71, −1.19], P < 0.00001; SMD = −1.11, 95% CI [−1.42, −0.80], P < 0.00001). Here, IL6 is linked to bacterial urinary tract infection.