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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

What do fecal transplants have to do with Ortho?

Using the same technology as discussed below, some forward thinking Resident could determine what microfloral exists in wounds that heal well vs. wounds that become infected.  A solution of microflora that promotes wound healing can then be applied to wounds to prevent infections.

Synthetic stool a prospective treatment for C. difficile
A synthetic mixture of intestinal bacteria could one day replace stool transplants as a treatment for Clostridium difficile (C. difficile). C . difficile is a toxin-producing bacteria that can overpopulate the colon when antibiotics eradicate other, naturally protective bacteria living there. Eurekalert!

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