A 60-year-old woman has first episode of C. difficile infection after clindamycin. She asks about probiotics to prevent recurrence. Best answer?...

Question

A 60-year-old woman has first episode of C. difficile infection after clindamycin. She asks about probiotics to prevent recurrence. Best answer?

Accepted Answer

Probiotics may be considered but are not guideline-recommended to prevent CDI

Answer

Probiotics are recommended for prevention

Answer

Always use yogurt daily to prevent

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Stop antibiotics alone is enough

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Fecal microbiota transplant for first episode

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): C. difficile (prevention)