A novel use for faecal microbial transplantation
Keywords:
faecal microbial transplantation
Abstract
Faecal 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
Published
2019-02-22
How to Cite
Ueckermann, V., & Francis, E. (2019). A novel use for faecal microbial transplantation. South African Journal of Clinical Nutrition, 32(1), 42-46. Retrieved from http://sajcn.redbricklibrary.com/index.php/SAJCN/article/view/1382
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SASPEN Case Study
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