I suspect its more likely that the gut flora are likely to be similar if the
individuals live together - same food, same microbes - I still don't fancy
it though!
Anne
On 28/06/2012 18:08, "Bob Clark" <[log in to unmask]> wrote:
> It is my understanding that this is done to replace / transplant normal bowel
> flora to help with such conditions as diverticulitis. The faecal material is
> taken from a close relative (to make it more acceptable) who undergoes
> screening before donating.
>
> I don't think that a lump of poo is served on a plate but a screened solution
> via a fine bore tube which has been placed below the stomach (thus the flora
> is not destroyed by acid) is inserted.
>
> bob
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