Fecal microbiota transplantation: an innovative approach to treating Clostridium difficile disease.
Normal gut flora or microbiota, which is key to a healthy digestive tract, can be disrupted by antibiotic therapy, potentially leading to Clostridium difficile-associated disease (CDAD). Fecal microbiota transplant has shown promise in quickly and safely eradicating CDAD at low cost.
Lee Memorial Health System, Fort Myers, Florida, USA.
Stuart
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Paasché
D001691:Biological Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D016360:Clostridioides difficile; D004761:Enterocolitis, Pseudomembranous / Q000628:therapy*; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans