In this nonrandomized single center trial of patients with mild Cdiff, those treated with IV metronidazole higher significantly higher mortality than those treated with oral metronidazole or oral vancomycin, even after adjusting for potential confounders. Oral treatment for mild Cdiff should be given whenever feasible, which is consistent with current guidelines (abstract)
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