This drug has been used prophylactically in contacts of children with infection due to Haemophilus influenzae type B. It is also prophylactic in meningococcal and staphylococcal carrier states. While the drug eliminates a majority of meningococci from carriers, highly resistant strains may be selected out during treatment

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This drug has been used prophylactically in contacts of children with infection due to Haemophilus influenzae type B. It is also prophylactic in meningococcal and staphylococcal carrier states. While the drug eliminates a majority of meningococci from carriers, highly resistant strains may be selected out during treatment






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