A 13-year-old client has been diagnosed with meningitis caused by Haemophilus influenzae type B.Which of the following drugs is commonly prescribed to prevent this disease from occurring in individuals who had close contact with the client prior to her illness?

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Rifampin (Rifadin) is commonly prescribed as a prophylactic treatment to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type B meningitis in individuals who have had close contact with an infected person.

A 13-Year-Old Client Has Been Diagnosed with Meningitis Caused by Haemophilus