To Prevent an Outbreak of Diphtheria When One Patient Has

question 1

Multiple Choice

To prevent an outbreak of diphtheria when one patient has been positively diagnosed, several steps must be taken to protect the very young and those who immunity has decreased over time. These steps include which of the following?

• A) infected patient is vaccinated against C. diphtheriae toxin
• B) infected patient is isolated from others
• C) individuals in close contact with patient are given vaccine boosters and treated with antibiotics
• D) throat swab of the patient is performed after 2 weeks to ensure patient is no longer contagious

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