Fecal transplantation (or bacteriotherapy) is the transfer of stool from a healthy donor into the gastrointestinal tract for the purpose of treating recurrent C. difficile colitis. Fecal Microbial Transplantation is done when antibiotics kill off too many "good" bacteria in the digestive tract, fecal transplants can help replenish bacterial balance. Fecal Transplantation: Why It’s Performed Fecal transplantation is performed as a treatment for recurrent C. difficile colitis.
C. difficile colitis, a complication of antibiotic therapy, may be associated with diarrhea, abdominal cramping and sometimes fever. If Pt is over the age of 65 and/or has chronic illnesses, he/she may be at higher risk for having more severe infection. Diagnosis is based on a stool DNA test that detects the organism. If diagnosed, the doctor will treat the initial infection with an antibiotic that specifically…
