A 64-year-old with first episode of nonsevere CDI has no contraindications. Which initial therapy is preferred per updated guidance?...

Question

A 64-year-old with first episode of nonsevere CDI has no contraindications. Which initial therapy is preferred per updated guidance?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin 200 mg twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg TID for 10 days

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Vancomycin 125 mg QID for 10 days (only)

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Probiotics alone

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No antibiotics if symptoms are mild

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Clostridioides difficile Infection