Question

A 72-year-old with a second recurrent episode of C. difficile within 6 months is started on standard-of-care antibiotics. Which adjunct reduces recurrence risk?

Accepted Answer

Bezlotoxumab single IV dose during antibiotic course

Answer

Probiotics daily

Answer

Oral metronidazole added

Answer

Cholestyramine

Answer

Vancomycin enemas

Practice question

A 72-year-old with a second recurrent episode of C. difficile within 6 months is started on standard-of-care antibiotics. Which adjunct reduces recurrence risk?