A patient develops Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) confirmed by stool toxin testing. They have recently completed a course of Ciprofloxacin f...

Question

A patient develops Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) confirmed by stool toxin testing. They have recently completed a course of Ciprofloxacin for a UTI. According to NICE NG199, what is the recommended first-line oral antibiotic treatment for a first episode of non-severe CDI?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin 125mg QDS for 10 days

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Metronidazole 400mg TDS for 10 days

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Fidaxomicin 200mg BD for 10 days

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Co-amoxiclav 625mg TDS for 10 days

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Teicoplanin 200mg OD for 10 days

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Clostridioides Difficile Infection

A patient develops Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) confirmed by stool toxin testing. They have recently completed a course of Ciprofloxacin for a UTI. According to NICE NG199, what is the recommended first-line oral antibiotic treatment for a first episode of non-severe CDI?