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  • Metronidazole was previously a standard first-line therapy for CDI.

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  • To review the updated Infectious Disease Society of America (IDSA) guidelines for managing CDI.
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  • To discuss contemporary approaches to CDI diagnosis and infection control.

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  • Review of the latest IDSA clinical practice guidelines for CDI.
  • Analysis of changes in recommended therapeutic interventions.
  • Synthesis of information on diagnostic and infection control strategies.

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  • Metronidazole is no longer recommended as first-line therapy for CDI.
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  • Guidelines emphasize updated diagnostic and infection control measures.

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