Do you really know? What is a faecal transplant?
Apr 7, 2025
Discover the intriguing world of faecal transplants, a procedure that transfers stool from healthy donors to restore gut health. Learn how this avant-garde treatment fights infections like Clostridium difficile and its potential benefits for conditions ranging from irritable bowel syndrome to Alzheimer’s. Delve into the fascinating science behind the procedure, including possible risks and the innovative research that continues to unfold. In a matter of minutes, you’ll get a comprehensive understanding of this groundbreaking therapy!
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FMT Basics
- Fecal transplant (FMT) transfers stool from a healthy donor to a sick patient.
- This aims to restore gut bacteria balance, disrupted by factors like antibiotics or diet.
FMT Use Cases
- FMT is primarily used to treat recurrent Clostridis difficile (C. diff) infection.
- C. diff causes severe diarrhea and can be life-threatening, especially in vulnerable patients.
FMT Effectiveness
- FMT boasts a 90% cure rate for C. diff, significantly higher than antibiotics' 30%.
- It works by introducing healthy bacteria to outcompete C. diff and restore gut microbiome diversity.