Question

A 69-year-old with a second episode of C. difficile infection (non-severe) within 8 weeks and heart failure is high-risk for recurrence. Which adjunct to standard therapy reduces recurrence risk?

Accepted Answer

Add bezlotoxumab during antibiotic treatment

Answer

Add cholestyramine

Answer

Probiotics for 14 days

Answer

Repeat metronidazole

Answer

Prolong vancomycin taper to 3 months

Practice question

A 69-year-old with a second episode of C. difficile infection (non-severe) within 8 weeks and heart failure is high-risk for recurrence. Which adjunct to standard therapy reduces recurrence risk?