Opinion|Videos|November 26, 2024
Utilizing Antibiotics in Treatment of C Difficile
Author(s)Paul Feuerstadt, MD, FACG, AGAF
Key Takeaways
- Antibiotics can disrupt gut microbiota, leading to potential recurrences of Clostridioides difficile infections (CDI).
- New therapies like fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT) and monoclonal antibodies aim to restore healthy gut flora and provide targeted immune support.
The panelist discusses how antibiotics are paradoxically both the primary treatment for Clostridioides difficile infections and a major risk factor for recurrence since they disrupt the protective gut microbiome, which led to the development of alternative therapies like fecal microbiota transplantation to restore microbial balance and prevent reinfection.
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Video content above is prompted by the following:
- What is the role of antibiotics in the treatment of recurrent C difficile infections?
- Why was it necessary to develop new therapies beyond antibiotics?
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