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Can a Fecal Transplant Save You From This Dangerous Bacteria

Reactions is a show that uncovers the chemistry all around us. We answer the burning questions you’ve always wanted to ask, blending the worlds of science and every-day life.

Can a Fecal Transplant Save You From This Dangerous Bacteria

Season 5 Episode 76 | 4m 16s

Every year around half a million people in the United States get sick from the bacterium C. diff, often after taking antibiotics. Sound counterintuitive? On Reactions, we break down why that happens, and how an unlikely hero could save the day.

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