Fecal microbiota transplant
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fecal-microbiota-transplant-161-12722431
title:
Fecal microbiota transplant
text:
Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), also known as a stool transplant, is the process of transferring fecal bacteria and other microbes from a healthy individual into another individual. FMT is an effective treatment for Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI). For recurrent CDI, FMT is more effective than vancomycin alone, and may improve the outcome after the first index infection. Side effects may include a risk of infections, therefore the donor should be screened for pathogens. With CDI beco
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Process of transplantation of fecal bacteria from a healthy individual into a recipient
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fecal_microbiota_transplant
date created:
2006-01-18T14:45:49Z
date modified:
2024-08-27T08:32:35Z
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