Posted on 02/06/2015 8:16:31 AM PST by BenLurkin
A new case report published in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases reveals that a woman who was treated for a recurrent Clostridium difficile infection with the gut bacteria of an overweight donor quickly and unexpectedly gained weight herself following the procedure. The authors say the case suggests doctors should avoid using bacteria from overweight donors for such treatment.
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Smells like...FMT.
I wonder if baby poop would be healthiest or whether you should select a very healthy-looking older person.
FYI: 50% of the dry weight of feces is bacteria.
This is something that should be studied.
Amazing...
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