Randomised clinical trial: faecal microbiota transplantation by colonoscopy vs. vancomycin for the treatment of recurrent Clostridium difficile infection
Catholic University of America · Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
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Abstract
Background
Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) from healthy donors is considered an effective treatment against recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.
Aim
To study the effect of FMT via colonoscopy in patients with recurrent C. difficile infection compared to the standard vancomycin regimen.
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Keywords
- Clostridium difficile
- Medicine
- Pseudomembranous colitis
- Colonoscopy
- Vancomycin
- Regimen
- Internal medicine
- Gastroenterology
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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