fecal microbiota transplant

Fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) is a medical procedure that involves transferring healthy bacteria from a donor’s stool into a patient's digestive system. This helps restore the balance of good bacteria in the gut, which can be disrupted by infections or other conditions. FMT is commonly used to treat recurrent or severe infections caused by Clostridioides difficile, a bacteria that causes diarrhea and colitis. The process typically involves screening the donor stool for safety, processing it, and delivering it to the patient, often through a colonoscopy or other methods, to help re-establish a healthy gut microbial community.