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Be Careful Of Fecal Transplants, Warns FDA, After Patient Death

Fecal transplantation is an experimental procedure to treat intestinal conditions, including recurrent, antibiotic-resistant <em>Clostridium difficile</em> infection. But if the donor stool is not properly screened, it can spread other illnesses. (Science Source)
Fecal transplantation is an experimental procedure to treat intestinal conditions, including recurrent, antibiotic-resistant Clostridium difficile infection. But if the donor stool is not properly screened, it can spread other illnesses. (Science Source)

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