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Microbiology All India exam 31347b3e

A 5yr old boy presents with sore throat for the last two days On examination he has a greyish white pseudomembrane around his tonsils Diphtheria is suspected His brother has recieved last booster 22 months back What prophylactic measure should be adopted for the brother

A
Prophylaxis with oral erythromycin
B
Nothing is required
C
Prophylaxis with erythromyci and diphtheria antitoxin
D
Immunize with booster of diphtheria toxoid
High-Yield Explanation
National immunization schedule the 3 yr old sibling would have recieved a booster b w 16 24 months of age Nothing needs to be given for diphtheriaprophylaxis if booster has been relieved in last 2yrs REF : BAVEJA MICROBIOLOGY

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