infections
Clostridioides (formerly Clostridium) difficile–Induced Colitis
Treatment of C. diff Colitis
Bezlotoxumab is a monoclonal antibody Monoclonal Antibodies Immunotherapy is the use of drugs that mimic or modify components of the immune system (such as tumor antigens and immune checkpoints—see also Overview of the Immune System) to fight disease... read more that is given by vein. It binds to one of the toxins produced by C. difficile. Giving bezlotoxumab plus standard antibiotic treatment can reduce the chances that diarrhea will recur.