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FMT appears safe and effective for IBD patients with recurrent C. difficile

Key clinical point: Fecal microbiota transplantation appears safe and effective for treating recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection in patients with inflammatory bowel disease.

Major finding: Thirty-four out of 37 patients were cured of Clostridioides difficile infection after one fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT).

Study details: A prospective trial involving 37 patients with inflammatory bowel disease and Clostridioides difficile infection.

Disclosures: Dr. Allegretti disclosed relationships with Merck, Openbiome, Finch Therapeutics, and others.

Citation:

Allegretti J et al. GMFH 2020.