Microbiology & Immunology Publications
Title
Adhesion of Lactobacillus acidophilus, Escherichia coli and Staphylococcus epidermidis to polymer and urinary catheter surfaces
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
6-1-2013
Journal
BioEssays
Volume
35
Issue
6
First Page
508
Last Page
512
URL with Digital Object Identifier
10.1002/bies.201300015
Abstract
The increased incidence of morbidity and mortality due to Clostridium difficile infection, had led to the emergence of fecal microbial transplantation (FMT) as a highly successful treatment. From this, a 32 strain stool substitute has been derived, and successfully tested in a pilot human study. These approaches could revolutionize not only medical care of infectious diseases, but potentially many other conditions linked to the human microbiome. But a second revolution may be needed in order for regulatory agencies, society and medical practitioners to accept and utilize these interventions, monitor their long term effects, have a degree of control over their use, or at a minimum provide guidelines for donors and recipients. © 2013 WILEY Periodicals, Inc.