The majority send more than 2 tests per month
The majority send more than 2 tests per month
GDH reflexed to EIA toxin testing is the most commonly available test followed by PCR
I think it’s great the majority have GDH reflexed to EIA but notable that more that 50% still have PCR only testing, which can be problematic as it does not distinguish colonization from actual infection.
71% of physicians identified that GDH reflexed to EIA testing is the recommended testing modality to diagnose CDI
Great to see the vast majority read and recognize the guideline recommendations.
Openbiome is the most frequently used source for donor material
Only about half of GIs offer FMT currently, and almost all use Openbiome. This clearly reflects the decline in the ability to provide this therapy as a result of the pandemic.
Most commonly cited reasons for not offering FMT is COVID related issues and lack of resources (for e.g. experience, personnel, facility)
Lack of resources is also interesting – indicating there is a need for further training in this space
What benefits do you believe micro-biome based therapeutics have above FMT?Physicians believe microbiome-based therapeutics are more effective and easier to use
It’s interesting that the majority thinks these new products will be more effective than FMT given the data we have already seen from more traditional FMT.
Most commonly cited reasons are the need to learn more and limited efficacy
C difficile is becoming an increasingly more common condition GIs see where as it previously was traditionally an ID condition