Why did the FDA issue a fecal transplant warning?
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I heard that the FDA recently issued a warning related to a specific treatment forinfections. Can you explain what this warning is about?C. difficileEscherichia coliE. coliThe FDA also recommends that organizations performing fecal transplants clearly outline potential risks to people who are considering the procedure and report adverse events to the FDA.
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