Which among the following is the drug of choice for clostridium difficile induced colitis ?
Correct answer: C. Metronidazole
- A. Gentamicin
- B. Ciprofloxacin
- C. Metronidazole
- D. Linezolid
Explanation
Metronidazole was the traditional drug of choice for initial Clostridioides difficile colitis and remains the expected answer in older pharmacology MCQs. Gentamicin, ciprofloxacin and linezolid are not standard first-line choices for this infection.
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