Question

A 62-year-old with first-episode nonsevere Clostridioides difficile infection (WBC 11,200/µL, creatinine 0.9 mg/dL) asks about treatment. Which is the preferred therapy?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin 200 mg orally twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg orally three times daily for 10 days

Answer

Vancomycin 125 mg orally four times daily for 10 days

Answer

Probiotics only

Answer

Loperamide as needed plus fluids

Practice question

A 62-year-old with first-episode nonsevere Clostridioides difficile infection (WBC 11,200/µL, creatinine 0.9 mg/dL) asks about treatment. Which is the preferred therapy?