A 61-year-old with suspected CDI has positive NAAT and toxin EIA negative, minimal symptoms. Best interpretation?...

Question

A 61-year-old with suspected CDI has positive NAAT and toxin EIA negative, minimal symptoms. Best interpretation?

Accepted Answer

Likely colonization; consider alternative diagnoses

Answer

Treat immediately with fidaxomicin

Answer

Start metronidazole

Answer

Start vancomycin taper

Answer

Order abdominal CT urgently

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): CDI Testing Interpretation