A 5yr old boy presents with sore throat for the last two days On examination he has a greyish white pseudomembrane around his tonsils Diphtheria is suspected His brother has recieved last booster 22 months back What prophylactic measure should be adopted for the brother
National immunization schedule the 3 yr old sibling would have recieved a booster b w 16 24 months of age Nothing needs to be given for diphtheriaprophylaxis if booster has been relieved in last 2yrs REF : BAVEJA MICROBIOLOGY
Prophylaxis with oral erythromycin
Nothing is required
Prophylaxis with erythromyci and diphtheria antitoxin
Immunize with booster of diphtheria toxoid
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