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Meningococcal carriage (contact prophylaxis)

Meningococcal carriage (contact prophylaxis) · ICD-10: Z22.31

Drugs and regimens

Rifampin (rifampicin)⚠ Unverified

Meningococcal carrier — adult: 600 mg twice daily, 2 days

Rifampin (rifampicin)⚠ Unverified

Meningococcal carrier — child ≥1 month: 10 mg/kg every 12 h, 2 days

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