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Management of non-immunized diphtheria contacts include all except:

A
Prophylactic penicillin
B
Daily throat examination
C
Daily throat swab culture
D
Weekly throat swab examination
High-Yield Explanation
Management of Diphtheria contacts: Immunisation If primary immunisation or booster was received more than 2 years: No fuher action. If primary immunisation or booster was received more than 2 years ago: 1 booster dose If unimmunised contact: Active immunisation + 1000-2000 units Azithromycin + prophylatic penicillin/erythromycin Examination: Physical examination: Daily for 1 week after exposure Throat swabbing: Weekly for several weeks. Ref: 174

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