Doctors treat patients' superbug infections... with transplant of FAECES from a healthy relative

It may sound bizarre but scientists have successfully treated patients suffering from a superbug with a transplant of faecal matter.

The procedure involves taking a stool sample from a healthy person - usually a close relative - mixing it with saline and transferring it into the colon of the person infected with the superbug C.diff.


The technique helps restore the natural balance of bacteria in the gut, U.S scientists told a meeting at the American College of Gastroenterology in Washington.   Full Read