Systematic review with meta‐analysis: the efficacy of faecal microbiota transplantation for the treatment of recurrent and refractory Clostridium difficile infection
NIHR Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre · University Hospital Coventry · +2 more institutions
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Abstract
Background
Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is the commonest nosocomial cause of diarrhoea. Faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an approved treatment for recurrent or refractory CDI but there is uncertainty about its use.
Aim
To evaluate the efficacy of FMT in treating recurrent and refractory CDI and investigate outcomes from modes of delivery and preparation.
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Authors
7- MNMohammed Nabil Quraishi
NIHR Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre
- MWMonika Widłak
University Hospital Coventry, Warwickshire Hospital
- NBNeeraj Bhala
NIHR Surgical Reconstruction and Microbiology Research Centre, University of Birmingham
- DMDavid Moore
University of Birmingham
- MJMalcolm J Price
University of Birmingham
Topics & keywords
Topics
Keywords
- Medicine
- Clostridium difficile
- Refractory (planetary science)
- Internal medicine
- Cochrane Library
- Meta-analysis
- Adverse effect
- Transplantation
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Good health and well-being
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