Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics
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Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther.
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Aliment. Pharmacol. Ther. · Sep 2017
Review Meta Analysis Comparative StudySystematic review with meta-analysis: the efficacy of faecal microbiota transplantation for the treatment of recurrent and refractory Clostridium difficile infection.
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. ⋯ Faecal microbiota transplantation is an effective treatment for recurrent and refractory Clostridium difficile infection, independent of preparation and route of delivery.