Question

A 59-year-old with first recurrence of C. difficile and high risk for recurrence (age >65). Which adjunct to standard-of-care antibiotics reduces recurrence risk?

Accepted Answer

Bezlotoxumab single IV infusion during therapy

Answer

Probiotics

Answer

Chronic vancomycin taper for all

Answer

Metronidazole suppression

Answer

No adjunctive options exist

Practice question

A 59-year-old with first recurrence of C. difficile and high risk for recurrence (age >65). Which adjunct to standard-of-care antibiotics reduces recurrence risk?