Which of the following statements regarding fecal transplant is correct? a.) this treatment is designed to jump-start the intestinal microbiota after an infection with Clostridium difficile results in acute diarrhea. b.) donors and recipients must be carefully matched to prevent an immune reaction in the recipient. c.) fecal matter must be carefully disinfected and screened for viruses, cysts, and endospores before transfer to a recipient patient. d.) the goal is to completely eradicate Clostridium difficile from a patient's gut microbiota and replace it with a healthy community.
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) Fecal transplant is indeed used to restore the balance of the intestinal microbiota after an infection with Clostridium difficile, which can cause severe diarrhea. This statement seems correct. b.) Donors and recipients do not need to be carefully matched like Show more…
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