๐Ÿ’ฉ Chapter 258 ยท Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI)

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 22nd Edition | Pseudomembranous colitis, antibiotic-associated diarrhea. Toxins A and B. Treatment: oral vancomycin (first-line), fidaxomicin (recurrence), metronidazole (mild). Recurrent CDI: tapered/pulsed vancomycin, fidaxomicin, fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). Prevention: antibiotic stewardship, hand hygiene (soap and water, not alcohol).

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๐Ÿ“‹ 30 Clinical Scenarios โ€” C. difficile Infection (Nelson Ch 258)

๐Ÿ“‡ Highโ€‘Yield Review Cards (C. difficile)

๐Ÿฉบ C. difficile Infection Scenarios

Select a scenario for diagnosis and management.

๐Ÿ“‹ Stepwise Management of C. difficile Infection

    ๐Ÿ“Š Treatment of CDI in Children

    SeverityFirst EpisodeFirst RecurrenceSecond+ Recurrence

    โšก Reflex Prompts โ€” CDI Decisions

    ๐Ÿ“– Summary: Clostridioides difficile Infection โ€” Nelson Ch 258