Question

A 63-year-old with suspected CDI has first recurrence 2 months after initial fidaxomicin course. Best option to reduce further recurrence risk?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin again, or vancomycin in a tapered/pulsed regimen; consider bezlotoxumab adjunct

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg TID 10 days

Answer

Vancomycin 125 mg QID 10 days without adjunct

Answer

Probiotics alone

Answer

Rifaximin monotherapy

Practice question

A 63-year-old with suspected CDI has first recurrence 2 months after initial fidaxomicin course. Best option to reduce further recurrence risk?