Question

A 67-year-old with suspected C. difficile recurrence after initial fidaxomicin response presents with 5 watery stools/day and positive toxin. Preferred treatment?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin standard regimen again

Answer

Repeat metronidazole course

Answer

Vancomycin taper/pulse is superior to fidaxomicin

Answer

Probiotics alone

Answer

No therapy if mild

Practice question

A 67-year-old with suspected C. difficile recurrence after initial fidaxomicin response presents with 5 watery stools/day and positive toxin. Preferred treatment?