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Fecal microbiota transplantation in children with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection.

Authors :
Pierog A
Mencin A
Reilly NR
Source :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal [Pediatr Infect Dis J] 2014 Nov; Vol. 33 (11), pp. 1198-200.
Publication Year :
2014

Abstract

Clostridium difficile eradication using fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) has been successful in adults but little information is available in pediatrics. We report 6 pediatric patients with refractory C. difficile cured by FMT with no recurrences to date. Our results demonstrate that FMT can be an effective treatment for refractory C. difficile infection in pediatrics. Long-term safety and efficacy need to be studied.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1532-0987
Volume :
33
Issue :
11
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
The Pediatric infectious disease journal
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
24853539
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/INF.0000000000000419