Fidaxomicin: A novel agent for the treatment of Clostridium difficile infection

Oral vancomycin and oral metronidazole have several limitations with regard to their use in the treatment of Clostridium difficile infections (CDIs); however, oral vancomycin has been considered the gold standard in clinical trials. In June 2012, fidaxomicin received Health Canada approval for the t...

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Main Authors: Zhanel, George G, Walkty, Andrew J, Karlowsky, James A
Format: Online
Language:English
Published: Pulsus Group Inc 2015
Online Access:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4692299/