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True about diphtheria are all except:

Incubation period-2 to 5 days

Chemoprophylaxis is done with rifampicin

Previously immunized asymptomatic household contacts should receive booster dose

Child with diphtheria is given antitoxin

High-Yield Explanation

Ans. B. Chemoprophylaxis is done with rifampicina. Erythromycin for 10-14 days is used for prophylaxis.b. A child with diphtheria is treated with anti-toxin as soon as possible.c. Equine derived Antitoxin: 20,000-1,00,000 units I/M or I/V. is used

True about diphtheria are all except:

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