Durg of choice for chemoprophylaxis of plague -
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
Erythromycin
Cotrimoxazole
Tetracycline
Sulfadiazine
Communicable diseases