Case study : a novel use for faecal microbial transplantation

• Published in: The South African journal of clinical nutrition Vol. 32; no. 1-2; pp. 42 - 46
• Main Authors: Francis, E.W., Ueckermann, V.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Medpharm Publications 01.04.2019

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...