A 63-year-old man with nonsevere first CDI successfully treated asks about prevention of recurrence. Which is true per 2021 update?...

Question

A 63-year-old man with nonsevere first CDI successfully treated asks about prevention of recurrence. Which is true per 2021 update?

Accepted Answer

Bezlotoxumab may be considered in high-risk patients to prevent recurrence

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Metronidazole is recommended for prevention

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Fecal microbiota transplantation is first-line after initial cure

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Long-term probiotics are recommended for prevention

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Tapered pulse vancomycin is preferred over fidaxomicin for initial episode

us-abim MCQ (SBA): C. difficile-Recurrence Prevention