Fecal microbiota transplantation in a kidney transplant recipient with recurrent urinary tract infection

Infection. 2018 Dec;46(6):871-874. doi: 10.1007/s15010-018-1190-9. Epub 2018 Aug 14.

Abstract

Purpose: We report on a kidney transplant recipient treated with fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) for recurrent urinary tract infections.

Methods: FMT was administered via frozen capsulized microbiota. Before and after FMT, urinary, fecal and vaginal microbiota compositions were analyzed.

Results: The patient remained without symptoms after FMT.

Conclusions: Underlying mechanisms of action need to be addressed in depth by future research.

Keywords: Fecal microbiota transplantation; Non-antibiotic prophylaxis; Recurrent urinary tract infection; Urinary microbiome.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Fecal Microbiota Transplantation*
  • Female
  • Germany
  • Humans
  • Kidney Transplantation*
  • Middle Aged
  • Recurrence
  • Transplant Recipients*
  • Treatment Outcome
  • Urinary Tract Infections / therapy*