Faecal microbiota transplantation: an emerging solution for recurrent infections

Juliana Stupnik and Gerardo Laube

SAP Health and Policy, 2024

Abstract: Clostridioides difficile infection was one of the main causes of antibiotic-associated diarrhoea, especially in Latin America, where its incidence increased considerably. Traditionally, it was treated with antibiotics such as metronidazole and vancomycin, although fidaxomicin emerged as a more effective option. However, the high recurrence rates prompted exploration of faecal microbiota transplantation (FMT), which proved more effective in recurrent cases. Although FMT was recognised as a promising therapy, its implementation in Latin America faced barriers such as a lack of protocols, infrastructure, regulation and cultural acceptance. Despite these challenges, scientific evidence supported its progressive incorporation into health systems.

Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.56294/shp2024122

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