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Gastroenterologists warn antibiotics are the single biggest disruptor to the gut microbiome, though other meds like proton pump inhibitors, laxatives, NSAIDs, and certain cardiac drugs can also alter gut bacteria for years after use; probiotics are not reliably protective, though Saccharomyces boulardii may reduce the risk of C. difficile diarrhea; if you must take antibiotics, focus on fiber-rich foods to support gut health.
Medscape's Fast Five Quiz reviews Clostridioides difficile infection, highlighting the importance of recognizing risk factors, selecting appropriate diagnostic tests, and timely management to reduce complications and recurrence.
A 76-year-old man with persistent diarrhea unresponsive to vancomycin may have recurrent or resistant Clostridioides difficile infection, which requires further testing and possibly alternative treatments like fidaxomicin or fecal microbiota transplant, highlighting the complexity of managing C. diff infections.