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Current Challenges in Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Clostridioides difficile Infection in Children.
- Source :
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American Journal of Gastroenterology (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins) . Sep2021, Vol. 116 Issue 9, p1954-1956. 3p. - Publication Year :
- 2021
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Abstract
- INTRODUCTION: The impact of the 2019 US Food and Drug Administration safety alert involving transmission of multidrug resistant organisms through fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), and the COVID-19 pandemic on the use of FMT in children, is unknown. METHODS: A survey of pediatric gastroenterologists performing FMT for Clostridioides difficile infection was conducted. RESULTS: Of 36 respondents, 17(47%) and 30(83%) changed their FMT practices related to theUSFood and Drug Administration safety alert and COVID-19 pandemic, respectively, with 22 (61%) of programs halted. DISCUSSION: The US Food and Drug Administration safety alert and COVID-19 pandemic have substantially influenced the availability and access of FMT for children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00029270
- Volume :
- 116
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- American Journal of Gastroenterology (Lippincott Williams & Wilkins)
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 152286332
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.14309/ajg.0000000000001350