How effective is fecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent C difficile

Restoring gut bacteria can stop repeated C. difficile infections

85–90% of cases

For C. difficile infections that keep returning or resist antibiotics, doctors can transfer gut microbes from a healthy donor to rebuild the patient’s protective gut community. This treatment is reported to work in about 85–90% of cases, compared with about 20–30% for traditional antibiotic treatment.

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How effective is fecal microbiota transplantation for recurrent C difficile

Restoring gut bacteria can stop repeated C. difficile infections

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