Washed microbiota transplantation stopped recurrent sepsis in a patient with myelofibrosis: a case report.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Sepsis represents the most prevalent infectious complication and the primary cause of mortality in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPN). The risk of sepsis and the difficulty of treatment are significantly increased in MPN patients due to the need for immunomodulators and antibiotics.

Case presentation

On June 9, 2023, a 69-year-old male was admitted to the hospital. Following a battery of tests, the diagnosis of sepsis due to Escherichia coli was ultimately established. The patient was administered amoxicillin clavulanate potassium intravenously. In light of the patient's recurrent sepsis and the likelihood that the source of infection is the intestinal tract, we advised that the patient undergo washed microbiota transplantation (WMT) via a colonic transendoscopic

SUBMITTER: Yang Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11673363 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature