uk-dgm MCQ (SBA): Recurrent C. difficile - Fidaxomicin
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ModerateInfection in Older PeopleRecurrent C. difficile - Fidaxomicinuk-dgm
A 82-year-old woman with a CFS of 6 has been admitted with a lower respiratory tract infection. She has a documented penicillin allergy (anaphylaxis). She develops hospital-acquired Clostridioides difficile infection while on Clarithromycin. The C. difficile is treated with oral Vancomycin 125 mg QDS for 10 days. She completes the course but develops a second episode 3 weeks later. What is the MOST appropriate treatment for this first recurrence?