Question

A 64-year-old presents with watery diarrhea 10 days after clindamycin. WBC 15,000/μL; Cr 1.0. Toxin positive. After fidaxomicin course is started, she asks about recurrence reduction. Which adjunct may be considered for high-risk recurrence?

Accepted Answer

Bezlotoxumab as a single IV dose with SOC antibiotics

Answer

Probiotics daily

Answer

Cholestyramine to bind toxin

Answer

Repeat metronidazole cycles

Answer

No adjunctive options exist

Practice question

A 64-year-old presents with watery diarrhea 10 days after clindamycin. WBC 15,000/μL; Cr 1.0. Toxin positive. After fidaxomicin course is started, she asks about recurrence reduction. Which adjunct may be considered for high-risk recurrence?