Fecal microbiota transplantation—could stool donors’ and receptors’ diet be the key to future success?
Rita Silva,
Liliana Dinis,
Arnau Peris
et al.
Abstract:Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is indicated in many countries for patients with multiple recurrences of Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) for whom appropriate antibiotic treatments have failed. Donor selection is a demanding and rigorous process in view of the implementation of FMT programs worldwide. One of the most noteworthy factors that has been shown to affect FMT outcomes is the microbial diversity of the stool donor. A detailed assessment of the donor’s microbiota is crucial, as the micro… Show more
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