C. diff Infection

Question 1

What does C. diff. infection often follow?

Answer 1

Antibiotics.

Question 2

Use of which antibiotics is associated with C. diff. infection?

Answer 2

Ampicillin, amoxicillin, co-amoxiclav, second- and third-generation cephalosporins, clindamycin, and quinolones.

Question 3

What drugs are used for the treatment of C. diff. infection?

Answer 3

Metronidazole, vancomycin, fidaxomycin.