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Special Issue: The Gut Microbiome

Posted on April 29, 2014 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Gastroenterology is proud to present a special issue devoted to ‘The Gut Microbiome in Health and Disease’. The human body contains over 10 times more microbial cells than human cells. This microbiome (the commensal, symbiotic, and pathogenic microorganisms that share … Continue reading →

Posted in GI Tract, Technology | Tagged bacteria, C difficile, disease, E coli, gut, health, immune regulation, intestinal, liver, microbiome, microbiota, microorganism | 1 Comment

Fecal Transplantation for C difficile Infection?

Posted on March 26, 2012 by Kristine Novak, PhD, Science Editor

Transplantation of feces, via colonoscopy, can cure patients with recurring Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) — even those with the virulent C difficile 027 strain—according to the March issue of Gastroenterology. CDI is a common cause of diarrhea in patients taking antibiotics. Infections have … Continue reading →

Posted in GI Tract, Technology | Tagged antibiotic resistance, antibiotic side effects, bacterial infection, gut, gut flora, intestine, microbiota, recurring infection, severe diarrhea, therapy | 15 Comments

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Special Issue: The Gut Microbiome

Fecal Transplantation for C difficile Infection?

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