Question

A 58-year-old develops first episode of non-severe C. difficile infection (WBC 10,500/µL, Cr 1.0). Best initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin 200 mg PO twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg PO three times daily for 10 days

Answer

Vancomycin 125 mg PO four times daily for 10 days

Answer

Bezlotoxumab monotherapy

Answer

Probiotics alone

Practice question

A 58-year-old develops first episode of non-severe C. difficile infection (WBC 10,500/µL, Cr 1.0). Best initial therapy?