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What do i do if my friend have meningitis? please, need some answers?
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Chemoprophylaxis: If you had close contacts with an individual with Meningococcal meningitis, you should receive chemoprophylaxis, a preventive measure. Rifampin, ciprofloxacin, Azithromycin or Ceftriaxone is usually prescribed.
Answered 12/27/2016
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