Question

A 65-year-old with first episode of non-severe C. difficile infection (WBC 10,500/µL, Cr 1.0). Preferred initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin 200 mg twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg TID for 10 days

Answer

Oral vancomycin 125 mg QID for 7 days

Answer

Stop antibiotics and observe only

Answer

Probiotics alone

Practice question

A 65-year-old with first episode of non-severe C. difficile infection (WBC 10,500/µL, Cr 1.0). Preferred initial therapy?