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Efficacy of fecal microbiota transplantation in 2 children with recurrent Clostridium difficile infection and its impact on their growth and gut microbiome

J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2014 Nov;59(5):565-70. doi: 10.1097/MPG.0000000000000495.

Abstract

Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is recognized as an alternative therapeutic modality for recurrent Clostridium difficile infection (RCDI); however, data on its efficacy in children are lacking, including its effect on their growth and fecal microbiota. We report on 2 young children (<3 years old) who failed available therapeutics for RCDI, but responded remarkably well to FMT. Besides resolution of clinical features of C difficile infection (CDI), FMT administration led to marked improvement in their growth, along with increased microbiota diversity, especially proportion of Bacteroides. Our 2 cases illustrate the efficacy of FMT in children with RCDI and its positive effect on their growth and gut microbiota.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteroides / growth & development
  • Biological Therapy*
  • Child, Preschool
  • Clostridioides difficile* / growth & development
  • Clostridium Infections / microbiology
  • Clostridium Infections / therapy*
  • Feces / microbiology*
  • Growth*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Intestines / microbiology*
  • Male
  • Microbiota*
  • Treatment Outcome