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Retraction: Fecal Microbiota Transplantation (FMT) in Clostridium difficile Infection: A Paradigm Shift in
Muhammad Hamza Saeed1, Sundas Qamar2, Ayesha Ishtiaq3
1Internal Medicine, Russells Hall Hospital, Dudley, GBR.
Cureus
|November 24, 2025
Summary
This article has been retracted. The original study is no longer available for review or citation due to its withdrawal.
Area of Science:
- Retraction notices
- Scientific publishing ethics
Background:
- Article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.85054 has been retracted.
- The reasons for retraction are not specified in the notice.
Purpose of the Study:
- To formally announce the retraction of the specified article.
- To inform the scientific community and readers about the article's unavailability.
Main Methods:
- Formal retraction process initiated by the journal or authors.
- Publication of a retraction notice detailing the withdrawal.
Main Results:
- The article DOI: 10.7759/cureus.85054 is officially retracted.
- The content of the article is no longer considered part of the scientific record.
Conclusions:
- Retracted articles should not be cited or referenced.
- Retraction upholds the integrity of scientific literature.
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