Question

A 69-year-old hospitalized patient with a first CDI episode and high risk for recurrence (age ≥65) asks about preventing recurrence. Which adjunct is supported by guidelines?

Accepted Answer

Bezlotoxumab as a single IV dose with standard antibiotics

Answer

Oral vancomycin prophylaxis indefinitely

Answer

Probiotics daily for 3 months

Answer

Metronidazole suppression

Answer

Fecal microbiota transplantation as first-line

Practice question

A 69-year-old hospitalized patient with a first CDI episode and high risk for recurrence (age ≥65) asks about preventing recurrence. Which adjunct is supported by guidelines?