A 73-year-old with recurrent CDI (third episode) asks about preventive strategies at recurrence. Which adjunct is supported?...

Question

A 73-year-old with recurrent CDI (third episode) asks about preventive strategies at recurrence. Which adjunct is supported?

Accepted Answer

Bezlotoxumab infusion with standard-of-care antibiotics in high‑risk recurrence

Answer

Prophylactic probiotics alone

Answer

Long‑term metronidazole suppression

Answer

No adjunctive therapy has benefit

Answer

Immediate fecal microbiota transplant as first‑line at first recurrence

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): CDI - Recurrence Prevention