Clostridium difficile-associated diarrhea may be treated by which of the following? Polymeric diet, Oral vancomycin, Loperamide, Intravenous penicillin
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کلوسٹریڈیم ڈفیسائل سے وابستہ اسہال کا علاج مندرجہ ذیل میں سے کس کے ذریعہ کیا جاسکتا ہے؟
- A. Intravenous penicillin
- B. Oral vancomycin
- C. Loperamide
- D. Polymeric diet
Correct answer
Oral vancomycin
Explanation
Explanation Clostridium difficile infection produces toxins causing diarrhea; oral vancomycin targets the bacteria in the gut . Supportive measures alone are insufficient; loperamide and IV penicillin are not effective, and polymeric diet does not treat the infection.
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