Washed Microbiota Transplantation for Malnutrition
Malnutrition is a pathological condition in which dietary intake fails to meet the body's energetic or nutritional needs. It may be caused by macronutrient or micronutrient deficiencies, high energy expenditure, impaired nutrient absorption or assimilation. Malnutrition can affect all stages of life. In adults, malnutrition is strongly associated with poor clinical outcomes such as increased morbidity, increased mortality and prolonged hospitalization. In children, malnutrition can lead to growth retardation, cognitive impairment and immune dysfunction.
• Age ≥18 years old;
• Meet any of the following two conditions: ①weight loss (\>5% weight loss in the past 6 months or \>10% weight loss in more than 6 months); ②low BMI (\<70 years old and BMI\<18.5kg/m2 or ≥70 years old and BMI\<22kg/m2);
• Underwent washed microbiota transplantation.