Fecal Microbiota Transplantation: An Introduction to FMT, its History, and Therapeutic Potential

Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) has a long history dating back to 300 AD China but has only recently been adopted by Western medical practice. In this paper, we review the basic definition of Fecal Microbiota Transplantation, its development into the standard for care for recurrent C. difficile, and how it may advance medical care for other illnesses.