Fecal Microbiota Transplant
b'
Fecal microbiota transplant\\xa0(FMT), also known as a\\xa0stool transplant,[1]\\xa0is the process of transplantation of fecal bacteria from a healthy individual into a recipient. FMT involves restoration of the\\xa0colonic microflora\\xa0by introducing healthy bacterial flora through infusion of stool, e.g. by\\xa0colonoscopy,\\xa0enema,\\xa0orogastric tube\\xa0or by mouth in the form of a capsule containing\\xa0freeze-dried\\xa0material, obtained from a healthy donor. A limited number of studies have shown it to be an effective treatment for patients suffering from\\xa0Clostridium difficile\\xa0infection (CDI), whose effects can range from diarrhea to pseudomembranous colitis
\\xa0
Our theme song was written and performed by Anna Bosnick. If you\\u2019d like to support the show on a per episode basis, you can find our Patreon page here. \\xa0Be sure to check our website for more details.
'