Examines prophylaxis effectiveness in contacts of children with meningococcal bacteria, suggesting important guidelines.
Question: A child in the same school but a different class as a child hospitalized with meningococcal meningitis has tested positive for meningococcus in throat culture.Should prophylaxis be given to the contacts of this child in the other class?Ayenur Demirci, MD.
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