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Course Instructor
Erika Kancler
Capstone Semester
Spring 2016
Date of Graduation
Summer 5-5-2016
Abstract
Objective: To compare fecal transplant and vancomycin in the treatment of recurrent clostridium difficile to determine which has the higher cure rate. Design: Systematic literature review. Methods: Pubmed, Google Scholar, and TRIP database using the search terms “recurrent clostridium difficile.” Filters were implemented in the Pubmed database including: randomized control trials, English, and published in the past 5 years. Records were screened for RCT with fecal transplant and full-text. Results: van Nood et al. revealed an initial cure rate of 81% for the infusion group, and a re-treated cure rate of 94%, compared to the vancomycin alone group of 31% cure rate and the vancomycin plus bowel lavage group of 23% cure rate. Cammarota et al. determined an initial cure rate of 65% for the infusion group, and a re-treated cure rate of 90%, compared to the vancomycin only group of 26% cure rate. Conclusion: An initial abbreviated dose of vancomycin at the start of fecal transplant has a significantly higher cure rate in treating recurrent clostridium difficile infections when compared to standard vancomycin therapy.
Document Type
Presentation
Recommended Citation
Edwards T, Taylor L. Fecal transplant vs vancomycin for recurrent clostridium difficile. JMU Scholarly Commons Physician Assistant Capstones. http://commons.lib.jmu.edu/pacapstones/8/. Published August 1, 2016.
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Bacterial Infections and Mycoses Commons, Digestive System Diseases Commons, Disorders of Environmental Origin Commons, Gastroenterology Commons, Immune System Diseases Commons, Infectious Disease Commons, Medical Pharmacology Commons
