Fecal microbiota transplant
Fecal Microbiota Transplant
Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT), also known as fecal bacteriotherapy or intestinal microbiota transplant (IMT), is a medical procedure in which fecal matter, or stool, is collected from a tested donor, mixed with a saline or other solution, strained, and placed in a patient, usually by colonoscopy, endoscopy, sigmoidoscopy, or enema.
Pronunciation
Fecal Microbiota Transplant: /ˈfiːkəl maɪˌkroʊbaɪˈoʊtə ˈtrænsplɑːnt/
Etymology
The term "Fecal Microbiota Transplant" is derived from the Latin words "faex" meaning "dregs", "microbiota" meaning "microorganisms", and "transplantare" meaning "to plant again".
Procedure
The procedure is used to treat certain types of Clostridium difficile infection (CDI), which can occur after prolonged use of antibiotics kills off the beneficial bacteria in a patient's gut, allowing harmful bacteria to multiply. FMT is also being studied for its potential use in treating other conditions, including Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and Obesity.
Related Terms
- Clostridium difficile infection: A type of bacterial infection that can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to life-threatening inflammation of the colon.
- Inflammatory bowel disease: A group of inflammatory conditions of the colon and small intestine.
- Irritable bowel syndrome: A common disorder that affects the large intestine and can cause cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, gas, and diarrhea or constipation, or both.
- Obesity: A complex disease involving an excessive amount of body fat.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fecal microbiota transplant
- Wikipedia's article - Fecal microbiota transplant
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