Faecal transplantation for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection in a marmoset

Abstract Background The common marmoset has been used as an experimental animal for various purposes. Because its average weight ranges from 250 to 500 g, weight loss quickly becomes critical for sick animals. Therefore, effective and non-stressful treatment for chronic diseases, including diarrhoea...

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Main Authors: Yumiko Yamazaki, Shinpei Kawarai, Hidetoshi Morita, Takefumi Kikusui, Atsushi Iriki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:BMC Veterinary Research
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12917-017-1070-z