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C Diff and the new poop wars; the problem with curative fecal transplants, big pharma and the interests of the public. Fecal transplants are known to cure problems such as c diff also known as Clostridium difficile which is a spore forming bacterial infection that can cause abdominal cramping, diarrhea and in a percentage of the cases, can result in death. The spores  are often found in the soil and infections can be caused by improper food handling.   The spores are resistant to stomach acid and pass through resulting in infections in the colon.    The condition has been Read More »