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Durg of choice for chemoprophylaxis of plague -

A
Erythromycin
B
Cotrimoxazole
C
Tetracycline
D
Sulfadiazine
High-Yield Explanation
Drug of choice for chemoprophylaxis of plague is tetracycline. For adults, the dose is 500 mg 6 hourly for 5 days A cheaper alternative is sulfonamide, 2 to 3 gm daily for 5 to 7 days. Ref: PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition pg: 296

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