A 56-year-old with first episode of non-severe C. difficile infection (WBC 10,000; Cr normal). Best initial therapy?...

Question

A 56-year-old with first episode of non-severe C. difficile infection (WBC 10,000; Cr normal). Best initial therapy?

Accepted Answer

Fidaxomicin 200 mg orally twice daily for 10 days

Answer

Oral metronidazole 500 mg TID for 10 days

Answer

Oral vancomycin 250 mg once daily for 5 days

Answer

IV vancomycin

Answer

Probiotics alone

us-abim MCQ (SBA): C. difficile Infection