Fecal transplant article (Canada)

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prairierose
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Fecal transplant article (Canada)

Postby prairierose » Fri Nov 16, 2007 8:55 pm

Here is a great article on fecal transplant success in Canada.

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/11/ ... plant.html

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Cdiff 1 year. Flagyl then MANY rounds of Vanco with Questran/ Rifampin/Fusidin. Finally two Fecal transplants and currently 13 months C Diff free! :)
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C. diff superbug cure is a bit... gross

Postby Bobbie » Tue Nov 20, 2007 2:59 pm

Another article on infusions. (Canada)

http://www.sherbrookerecord.com/content/view/1974/
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Specialist says patients' lives may be risked -docs. refuse

Postby Bobbie » Tue Nov 20, 2007 3:02 pm

Another article on infusions. (Canada)

http://www.edmontonsun.com/News/Alberta ... 9-sun.html
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Don't poo-poo technique: Fecal transplant can cure superbug,

Postby Bobbie » Thu Nov 22, 2007 1:45 pm

http://www.cbc.ca/health/story/2007/11/ ... plant.html

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Re: Don't poo-poo technique: Fecal transplant can cure super

Postby RESORT » Fri Nov 23, 2007 6:45 pm

Wish me luck, I am sheduled for it in Calgary Dec 10/07. What a nice Specialist! Have fought this dread for over 2 years, now Flagyl toxic 20 to 30 trips to the BRM. I cannot see anyone turninng down this proceedure. Have enjoyed the info & group participation.
Will keep you posted. Canuck
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