To prevent an outbreak of diphtheria when one patient has been positively diagnosed, several steps must be taken to protect the very young and those who immunity has decreased over time. These steps include which of the following?

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B) Isolating the infected patient helps prevent the spread of the disease to others. C) Giving vaccine boosters and antibiotics to those in close contact with the patient can help prevent them from developing the disease if they were exposed. D) Performing a throat swab after 2 weeks ensures that the patient is no longer contagious before they re-enter the community. Vaccinating the infected patient against the toxin (A) is not a direct step in preventing an outbreak among others, as the patient already has the disease.

To Prevent an Outbreak of Diphtheria When One Patient Has