reviewAlimentary Pharmacology & TherapeuticsJul 14, 2017BRONZE OA

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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604
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Authors

7

Topics & keywords

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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