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Postexposure Prophylaxis

• Doxycycline 100mg (2.2mg/kg) PO q12hrs daily OR
• Ciprofloxacin 500mg (20mg/kg) PO q12hrs daily OR
• Chloramphenicol 1mg (25mg/kg) PO q6hrs
  • only if age > 2

Active Disease

• Gentamicin 5mg/kg IV/IM once daily x 10 days OR
• Ciprofloxacin 500mg (20mg/kg) PO q12hrs x 10 days OR
• Doxycycline 200mg (2.2mg/kg) PO/IV daily