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*Direct exposure to pt's secretions (kissing, shared utensils or toothbrush) | *Direct exposure to pt's secretions (kissing, shared utensils or toothbrush) | ||
*Intubation without facemark | *Intubation without facemark | ||
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''Either of the options are acceptable'' | ''Either of the options are acceptable'' | ||
*[[Rifampin]] 600mg PO BID x2d | *[[Rifampin]] 600mg PO BID x2d | ||
Revisión del 16:29 22 may 2016
Only for meningococcus exposure
Indications
- Household contacts
- School or day care contacts in previous 7d
- Direct exposure to pt's secretions (kissing, shared utensils or toothbrush)
- Intubation without facemark
Prophylaxis regimen
Either of the options are acceptable
- Rifampin 600mg PO BID x2d
- 5mg/kg PO if < 1 month old
- 10mg/kg PO ≥ 1 month old
- Ceftriaxone 250mg IM x1
- 125mg IM if ≤ 15 years old
- Ceftriaxone should be used for pregnant patients
- Ciprofloxacin 500mg PO x1