GK Question

science medium true_false

True or False: Fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) is an approved treatment for recurrent Clostridioides difficile infection.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

FMT restores healthy gut microbiota by transferring processed stool from a donor. Highly effective (>90%) for recurrent C. diff. Research ongoing for IBD, obesity, autism. Regulated by CDSCO in India. [[ICMR Guidelines, NCERT Biology Class 12]]

Topic Biology - Microbiome Therapeutics
Exam Relevance SSC CGL, Railway NTPC, UPSC CAPF