Question

A 72-year-old hospitalized for CDI (nonsevere; WBC 10,000; creatinine normal) with first episode asks about therapy. Best initial treatment?

Accepted Answer

Oral fidaxomicin 200 mg BID

Answer

Oral metronidazole 500 mg TID

Answer

Oral vancomycin 125 mg QID

Answer

IV vancomycin

Answer

Stop antibiotics alone

Practice question

A 72-year-old hospitalized for CDI (nonsevere; WBC 10,000; creatinine normal) with first episode asks about therapy. Best initial treatment?