Gut Bacteria Cocktail May End Need for Fecal Transplants

sciencehabit writes "A tonic of gut microbes may be the secret recipe for treating a common hospital scourge. Researchers have pinpointed the exact mix of microbes required to cure mice of chronic infection by Clostridium difficile. The hard-to-treat bacterium infects alomst 336,000 in the US each year and causes bloating, pain, & diarrhea. A similar bacterial cocktail may be able to replace the current controversial treatment involving the intake of a healthy person's fecal matter to restore the right balance of microbes in the gut."

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Fecal Transplant?

[Penurious Penguin]

In regards to why anyone would need a shit transplant, I willfully remain ignorant. According to legend, there's a version of fecal transplant called a Happy Meal, which comes with free bread and sauce and a nice bag with some plastic item or something in it. It's said to be safe for children, but I'm no expert.