Non immunized susceptible diphtheria contacts should receive:
Correct Answer: Penicillin, diphtheria antitoxin and DPT vaccine
Description: Non immunized contacts should receive prophylactic penicillin or erythromycin. They should also be given 1000 to 2000 units of antitoxin and actively immunized against diphtheria. Ref: Park 21st edition, page 151.
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