Question

A 66-year-old hospitalized with first-episode non-fulminant C. difficile infection asks about therapy. What is preferred initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin 200 mg orally twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Oral vancomycin 125 mg QID for 10 days is preferred to fidaxomicin

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg TID for 10-14 days

Answer

Bezlotoxumab monotherapy

Answer

Fecal microbiota transplantation immediately

Practice question

A 66-year-old hospitalized with first-episode non-fulminant C. difficile infection asks about therapy. What is preferred initial treatment?