Fecal microbiota transplantation donation: the gift that keeps on giving

[Display omitted] Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is being studied and utilized for various medical conditions including Clostridium difficile colitis, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), obesity, myasthenia gravis, and so on. Yet, FMT donation, whether from an individual or a stool bank, can...

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Published inCurrent opinion in pharmacology Vol. 49; pp. 24 - 28
Main Authors Turse, Erica P, Dailey, Francis E, Ghouri, Yezaz A, Tahan, Veysel
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Elsevier Ltd 01.12.2019
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Summary:[Display omitted] Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is being studied and utilized for various medical conditions including Clostridium difficile colitis, inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), obesity, myasthenia gravis, and so on. Yet, FMT donation, whether from an individual or a stool bank, can be challenging given the numerous requirements and donor costs. Furthermore, data outcomes on recipients of FMT regarding donor’s health co-morbidities, age, and weight are limited but emerging. The purpose of this review is to evaluate cost, safety, and accessibility in FMT donation.
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ISSN:1471-4892
1471-4973
DOI:10.1016/j.coph.2019.04.009