Question

A patient develops Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) while in hospital receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. According to UK guidelines (PHE/NICE), what is the recommended first-line oral antibiotic treatment for a first episode of non-severe CDI?

Accepted Answer

Vancomycin

Answer

Metronidazole

Answer

Fidaxomicin

Answer

Teicoplanin

Answer

Rifaximin

Practice question

A patient develops Clostridioides difficile infection (CDI) while in hospital receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics. According to UK guidelines (PHE/NICE), what is the recommended first-line oral antibiotic treatment for a first episode of non-severe CDI?