A 30-year-old with nonfulminant CDI asks if metronidazole is acceptable first-line therapy. Best response?...

Question

A 30-year-old with nonfulminant CDI asks if metronidazole is acceptable first-line therapy. Best response?

Accepted Answer

No, fidaxomicin is preferred; vancomycin is an acceptable alternative

Answer

Yes, metronidazole is preferred

Answer

Yes, if WBC

Answer

Only IV metronidazole is effective

Answer

Metronidazole with probiotics is first-line

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