Question 152 · LEK · Post-exposure measures
In which of the following diseases may the postexposure prophylaxis be used?
1) mumps;
2) measles;
3) pertussis;
4) varicella;
5) Neisseria meningitis infection.
The correct answer is:
2) measles;
3) pertussis;
4) varicella;
5) Neisseria meningitis infection.
The correct answer is:
- A. 1,2.
- B. 1,3,4.
- C. 2,3,4.
- D. 2,3,4,5.
- E. 2,4,5.
Hint
Consider for which infections a vaccine, immunoglobulin or antibiotic given after contact can prevent the disease.
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