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Non immunized susceptible diphtheria contacts should receive:

A
Erythromycin
B
Penicillin and diphtheria antitoxin
C
Penicillin, diphtheria antitoxin and DPT vaccine
D
No treatment is required
High-Yield Explanation
Non immunized contacts should receive prophylactic penicillin or erythromycin. They should also be given 1000 to 2000 units of antitoxin and actively immunized against diphtheria. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 151.

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