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What is the recommended drug for treatment of carriers of diphtheria?

A
Oral penicillin
B
Injectable penicillin
C
Azithromycin
D
Erythromycin
High-Yield Explanation
Carriers of diphtheria should be treated with a 10 days course of erythromycin. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 151.

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