A 72-year-old with suspected C. difficile infection (first episode) after antibiotics. Best initial therapy?...

Question

A 72-year-old with suspected C. difficile infection (first episode) after antibiotics. Best initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin preferred (vancomycin acceptable)

Answer

Metronidazole monotherapy

Answer

Vancomycin taper only

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Probiotics alone

Answer

Stop antibiotics only

us-abim MCQ (SBA): C. difficile Infection