Fecal Microbiota Transplant (Stool Transplant) to treat Clostridium difficile infections
Fecal Microbiota Transplant (Stool Transplant) to treat Clostridium difficile infections
PI: Randy Pellish, M.D.
Clostridium difficile infections are a major health problem across the United States. Infection occurs when antibiotics disrupt the normal microbiome in the colon, allowing Clostridium difficile bacteria to take over. Killing these bacteria requires even stronger antibiotics, and unfortunately these antibiotics are becoming less effective every year. At UMassMemorial Medical School, we are evaluating the effectiveness of a promising new approach, Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, to cure Clostridium difficile infections.