CLINICAL VIGNETTES A 43-year-old man who has been taking amoxicillin for 3 weeks to treat an upper respiratory tract infection suddenly develops low-grade fever and diarrhea. What has he most likely developed, which pathogen is causing his new symptoms, and what is the treatment of choice?
Answer: He has developed pseudomembranous colitis from overgrowth of C. difficile due to broad-spectrum antibiotic therapy. Treat with metronidazole and stop the amoxicillin.
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