crap transplant

There have many post across the blogoshpere on the subject of “Crap”…

This has to be number one on the subject of crap…

Fecal transplant can cure superbug

The procedure involves getting a close relative of the patient, such as a sibling, to donate several days-worth of stool. Louie tests the stool for diseases such as hepatitis and HIV and then mixes it with saline to create liquid feces. He then administers the stool to the patient through an enema.

Louie said the technique allows good bacteria from the transplanted stool to reduce the number of C. difficile bacteria in the intestines and to restore normal intestinal function.

He said the process is fairly quick.

“It takes me about an hour and I leave it in there overnight. I’m hoping that some of these normal bugs will come and find a home, and when they find a home it will kick out the C. difficile.”

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2 Comments

  • Eric says:

    … good god….. the wonders of modern science…..

    Erics last blog post..Writing……

  • Nancy says:

    Damn, that takes the term “close relative” to a new level. I’m not sure ANY of my relatives are “close” enough for me to want to do this… for one or have one do it for me.

    Just…ewwwwwww!

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