Lecture 30 Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
What are diseases related to antibiotic use?
A
C diff, Enterococci (VanR)
2
Q
What is fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT)? When is it most effective?
A
fecal transplant from healthy individual
C diff or Enterococcus fecalis (vancomycin resistant)
3
Q
How can FMT be improved?
A
define minimal bacterial components (ie capsule) necessary for effective resistance
