[Fecal microbiota transplantation in an older patient with Clostridioides difficile recurrent infection. Report of one case]

Rev Med Chil. 2022 Oct;150(10):1396-1400. doi: 10.4067/S0034-98872022001001396.
[Article in Spanish]

Abstract

Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) is a major public health problem and responsible for significant morbidity and mortality. Eighty percent of CDIs occur in adults older than 65 years of age due to a decreased gastrointestinal microbial diversity, immunosenescence and frailty. Thus, the most reported risk factor for recurrent CDI is older age since nearly 60% of cases occur in individuals aged ≥ 65 years. Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is a highly cost-effective alternative to antibiotic treatment for patients with recurrent CDI. We report a 75-year-old male with recurrent CDI, who received a FMT after several unsuccessful antimicrobial treatments. He had a satisfactory evolution after the procedure and remained without diarrhea during the ensuing five months.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Clostridioides difficile*
  • Clostridium Infections* / therapy
  • Fecal Microbiota Transplantation*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Reinfection* / therapy
  • Treatment Outcome