Case study : a novel use for faecal microbial transplantation

IntroductionFaecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) refers to the infusion of faeces from a healthy donor, into the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient patient. There is considerable evidence for the efficacy of FMT for the treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infections and this treatment...

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Published inThe South African journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 32; no. 1-2; pp. 42 - 46
Main Authors Francis, E.W., Ueckermann, V.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Medpharm Publications 01.04.2019
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Summary:IntroductionFaecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) refers to the infusion of faeces from a healthy donor, into the gastrointestinal tract of a recipient patient. There is considerable evidence for the efficacy of FMT for the treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infections and this treatment modality is recognised by the European Society for Microbiology and infectious diseases.1-4
ISSN:1607-0658
2221-1268