Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Treatment — free guideline decision tool
This tool gives the Clostridioides difficile infection regimen by episode and severity, covering initial, recurrent, and fulminant disease.
Open guideline tool →Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
Runs in your browser
No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Treatment do?
Use to choose fidaxomicin or vancomycin for initial/recurrent CDI, taper-pulse or FMT for multiple recurrences, and high-dose vancomycin + IV metronidazole for fulminant disease.
How is the result calculated?
Initial (non-severe/severe) → fidaxomicin or oral vancomycin × 10 days. First recurrence → fidaxomicin or vancomycin taper-pulse. Multiple recurrences → taper-pulse/rifaximin/FMT. Fulminant → high-dose vancomycin + IV metronidazole + surgery.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
Run Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) Treatment now
This tool gives the Clostridioides difficile infection regimen by episode and severity, covering initial, recurrent, and fulminant disease.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.