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A Protocol to Characterize the Morphological Changes of Clostridium difficile in Response to Antibiotic Treatment
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Oral Vancomycin for Secondary Prophylaxis of Clostridium difficile Infection
Chase C Brown1, Melanie M Manis2, Nicole M Bohm1,3
11 Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston, SC, USA.
The Annals of Pharmacotherapy
|November 20, 2018
Summary
Oral vancomycin prophylaxis (OVP) can reduce recurrent Clostridium difficile infections (RCDIs) in high-risk patients. However, optimal dosing and long-term safety require further investigation.
Area of Science:
- Infectious Diseases
- Microbiology
- Pharmacology
Background:
- Recurrent Clostridium difficile infections (RCDIs) pose a significant clinical challenge.
- Emerging strategies for RCDI prevention include oral vancomycin prophylaxis (OVP).
Purpose of the Study:
- To critically appraise the evidence for OVP in preventing RCDIs.
- To identify potential consequences and future research directions for OVP.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search of MEDLINE and clinical trial registries was conducted.
- English-language publications from 1947 to September 2018 were reviewed.
- Three clinical studies evaluating OVP for secondary prophylaxis of C. difficile infection (CDI) were analyzed.
Main Results:
- OVP demonstrated a reduced risk of RCDI in high-risk patients on systemic antibiotics.
- Current evidence is limited by small study numbers, variable dosing, and lack of extensive safety data.
- Potential adverse impacts on the gastrointestinal microbiome were noted but not fully examined.
Conclusions:
- OVP can be considered for RCDI prevention in select high-risk patients, particularly those receiving broad-spectrum antibiotics.
- Caution is advised regarding routine implementation due to undefined optimal regimens and unassessed long-term outcomes.
- Ongoing trials are crucial to define the best OVP regimen and its impact on patient outcomes.
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