Question

A 67-year-old hospitalized with initial CDI (nonfulminant). Best initial therapy per latest guideline?

Accepted Answer

Oral fidaxomicin 200 mg BID x10 days preferred

Answer

Oral metronidazole

Answer

Oral vancomycin 125 mg QID x10 days (alternative)

Answer

IV vancomycin

Answer

No antibiotics; probiotics only

Practice question

A 67-year-old hospitalized with initial CDI (nonfulminant). Best initial therapy per latest guideline?