Question

A 57-year-old with a first episode of nonsevere Clostridioides difficile infection (no fulminant features) seeks therapy. Which first-line option aligns with updated guidance?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin 200 mg twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Metronidazole 500 mg TID for 10 days

Answer

Oral vancomycin 125 mg QID for 10 days

Answer

Probiotics alone

Answer

Fecal microbiota transplant first line

Practice question

A 57-year-old with a first episode of nonsevere Clostridioides difficile infection (no fulminant features) seeks therapy. Which first-line option aligns with updated guidance?