Fecal transplants and Antibiotics
How does a Fecal transplant work?
A Fecal transplant works by taking up food and space in your gut so harmful bacteria have nowhere to stay.
Is bacteria always good?
No, sometimes bacteria are bad.
How big is a red blood cell?
A red blood cell is approximately 8 micrometers big.
Why did Patient 23 feel sick during week 2?
Patient 23 feels sick because C.jejuni has entered his gut microbiome.
Does a Fecal transplant help or harm you?
A Fecal transplant helps you by killing harmful bacteria and restoring good bacteria.
Is bacteria always bad?
No, bacteria can also be good for you.
How big is a water molecule?
A water molecule is about 280 picometers big.
How did Patient 23 feel during week 5?
Patient 23 felt good during week 5.
What are the side effects of taking antibiotics?
The side effects of taking antibiotics is that it also kills some of the good. bacteria along with the bad bacteria.
What is one of the most harmful bacteria?
One of the most harmful bacteria is C.difficile.
How big is the width of a DNA molecule?
The width of a DNA molecule is about 2 nanometers big.
What was the change in Patient 23's gut microbiome from week 7 to week 9.
The change in Patient 23's gut microbiome from week 7 to week 9 was that in week 9 C.difficile entered his microbiome.