Guidelines
Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea

Clostridium difficile Associated Diarrhea

Bacterial Pathogen

Note

Diarrheal disease in previously healthy infants younger than one year of age is not likely to be due to C difficile. Testing for C difficile is not routinely recommended for these infants.

Duration of Therapy

7-10 days

First Line Therapy

Consider stopping antibiotic

AND IF CLINICALLY INDICATED