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

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Rifampin is commonly prescribed to prevent Haemophilus influenzae type B infection in individuals who had close contact with the client prior to the illness. It is effective in eradicating the bacteria from the nasopharyngeal carriers. Metronidazole, daptomycin, and ciprofloxacin are not effective against Haemophilus influenzae type B.

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