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Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Intestinal Disorders: A Primer for Physicians

Arshdeep Singh, Vandana Midha, Harmeet Kaur, Ajit Sood

Citation Information : Singh A, Midha V, Kaur H, Sood A. Fecal Microbiota Transplantation in Intestinal Disorders: A Primer for Physicians. J Gastrointest Infect 2020; 10 (1):16-25.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10068-3041

License: CC BY-NC 4.0

Published Online: 01-06-2021

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2020; The Author(s).


Abstract

Gut microbiota has emerged as an important player in the pathogenesis of various intestinal and extraintestinal diseases. Microbiota-targeted therapies, such as probiotics, prebiotics, antibiotics, dietary interventions, and fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), are therefore being considered and tested as therapies for such diseases. In this review, we discuss the mechanisms and clinical applications of FMT with focus on Clostridioides difficile infection, inflammatory bowel disease, and irritable bowel syndrome. We also discuss practical issues concerning the clinical use of FMT.


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