Doctors try 'poo pills' to flush out dangerous superbugs
Summary
Doctors in the UK are testing "poo pills" to treat tough infections that antibiotics cannot kill. These pills contain freeze-dried stool from healthy donors, which aims to replace harmful bacteria in the gut with beneficial bacteria, helping to fight drug-resistant bacteria.Key Facts
- "Poo pills" contain freeze-dried stool from healthy people, packed with good bacteria.
- This method aims to replace harmful bacteria in the gut with healthy ones.
- They target infections that antibiotics cannot kill, known as drug-resistant superbugs.
- The study involved 41 patients in London to see if these pills are effective.
- Stool samples are checked to ensure they do not contain harmful bacteria before use.
- Pills are designed to reach the intestines and release beneficial bacteria there.
- The new method could help prevent infections in people undergoing treatments that weaken their immune systems.
- Early results show the bacteria from the pills remain in patients' bowels for at least a month.
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