1497. Relapsing Clostridium difficile Infection: Resolution with Combined Patient Choice Fecal Microbiota Transplantation Vancomycin Taper and Vancomycin Suppression

摘要

Background Clostridium difficile infection (CDI) results in approximately a half a million cases and 15,000 deaths annually in the United States. Relapse rates vary between 20 and 50% and account for frequent readmissions and morbidity. Application of treatment modalities for relapsing cases resulting in complete resolution is reported here.