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* Postexposure antibiotic prophylaxis is needed for individuals with close contact to a person with pertussis. | * Postexposure antibiotic prophylaxis is needed for individuals with close contact to a person with pertussis. | ||
* Administration of postexposure therapy to asymptomatic contacts of | * Administration of postexposure therapy to asymptomatic contacts of the infected patient within 21 days of onset of cough can prevent symptomatic infection. | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
{{reflist|2}} | {{reflist|2}} |
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Post exposure prophylaxis
- Postexposure antibiotic prophylaxis is needed for individuals with close contact to a person with pertussis.
- Administration of postexposure therapy to asymptomatic contacts of the infected patient within 21 days of onset of cough can prevent symptomatic infection.