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Informal survey of GD practices at U.S. centers
| Center | Gut decontamination regimen |
|---|---|
| Adult | |
| Center 1 | PO polymyxin B and nystatin |
| Center 2 | PO ciprofloxacin |
| Center 3 | PO levofloxacin |
| Centers 4–8 | No gut decontamination |
| Pediatric | |
| Center 1 | PO vancomycin and polymyxin B |
| Center 2 | IV metronidazole |
| Centers 3–4 | PO levofloxacin |
| Centers 5–10 | No gut decontamination |
Abbreviations: IV = intravenous; PO = per os.
