A case of Clostridium difficile infection complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome treated with fecal microbiota transplantation

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Abstract

Acute respiratory distress syndrome is a life-threatening disorder caused mainly by pneumonia. Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) is a common nosocomial diarrheal disease. Disruption of normal intestinal flora by antibiotics is the main risk factor for CDI. The use of broad-spectrum antibiotics for serious medical conditions can make it difficult to treat CDI complicated by acute respiratory distress syndrome. Fecal microbiota transplantation is a highly effective treatment in patients with refractory CDI. Here we report on a patient with refractory CDI and acute respiratory distress syndrome caused by pneumonia who was treated with fecal microbiota transplantation.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)12687-12690
Number of pages4
JournalWorld Journal of Gastroenterology
Volume20
Issue number35
DOIs
StatePublished - 21 Sep 2014

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Keywords

  • Acute respiratory distress syndrome
  • Clostridium difficile infection
  • Fecal microbiota transplantation

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