Question

A 68-year-old with a CDI recurrence within 8 weeks and multiple risk factors for relapse presents for therapy. Which adjunctive strategy is guideline-supported to reduce recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Add bezlotoxumab during standard antibiotic therapy

Answer

Add cholestyramine with oral vancomycin

Answer

Use loperamide to reduce diarrhea volume

Answer

Switch to metronidazole alone

Answer

Stop antibiotics early once symptoms improve

Practice question

A 68-year-old with a CDI recurrence within 8 weeks and multiple risk factors for relapse presents for therapy. Which adjunctive strategy is guideline-supported to reduce recurrence?