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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Clostridium difficile Infection: Evidence and Indications.

Aasma Shaukat, Andrew R. Reinink

Abstract

Fecal microbiota transplantation is an effective treatment to prevent recurrent episodes of moderate to severe C. difficile infection. Nevertheless, because of the uncertainty regarding long-term safety and effectiveness, and the high burden of recurrent C. difficile infection, large, blinded RCTs are needed.

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Key concepts: Medicine, Fecal bacteriotherapy, Clostridium difficile, Feces, C difficile, Clostridium Infections, Transplantation, Intensive care medicine