9.3.3
Meningococcal Meningitis (prophylaxis)
Malawi Standard Treatment Guidelines, 6th Edition, 2023. Chapter 9, Infectious Diseases.
Clinical Description
Recommended for selected groups living in very crowded conditions and for close household contacts
Adults
- Give Ciprofloxacin 500mg STAT.
Alternatively
- Give Doxycycline 300mg STAT
Children
- Give Doxycycline 6 mg/kg
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