Fecal Microbiota Transplantation for Clostridioides difficile Infection in Immunocompromised Pediatric Patients.

Katie R ConoverImad AbsahSonia BallalDavid BrumbaughStanley ChoMaria C CardenasElizabeth Doby KnackstedtAlka GoyalM Kyle JensenJess L KaplanRichard KellermayerLarry K KociolekSonia MichailMaria Oliva-HemkerAnna W ReedMadison WeatherlyStacy A KahnMaribeth R Nicholson

Published in: Journal of pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition (2023)

The success rate of FMT for recurrent CDI in this pediatric IC cohort is high and mirrors data for IC adults and immunocompetent children. FMT-related SAEs do occur (9.5%) and highlight the need for careful consideration of risk and benefit.

Keyphrases

clostridium difficile
young adults
electronic health record
respiratory failure
stem cells
mesenchymal stem cells
bone marrow
deep learning
extracorporeal membrane oxygenation
mechanical ventilation