Original paper
Faecal microbiota transplantation: a review of FMT as an alternative treatment forClostridium difficileinfection
Volume: 9, Pages: hzw007 - hzw007
Published: Jan 1, 2016
Abstract
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the most common aetiology of hospital acquired infections, the leading cause of nosocomial diarrhoea and a significant clinical and economic burden.Recommended treatment for CDI is prescription of broadspectrum antibiotics.Antibiotic treatment disrupts natural gut microbiota allowing C. difficile to colonize.Clostridium difficile is also resistant to antibiotics and may persist in the gastrointestinal...
Paper Details
Title
Faecal microbiota transplantation: a review of FMT as an alternative treatment forClostridium difficileinfection
Published Date
Jan 1, 2016
Volume
9
Pages
hzw007 - hzw007