Question

A 54-year-old with first episode of nonsevere C. difficile infection (WBC 9,500/µL, creatinine normal). Optimal initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin 200 mg BID for 10 days preferred

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg TID for 10 days

Answer

Vancomycin 125 mg QID for 10 days preferred

Answer

Probiotics alone

Answer

Stool transplant as first-line

Practice question

A 54-year-old with first episode of nonsevere C. difficile infection (WBC 9,500/µL, creatinine normal). Optimal initial therapy?