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Ciprofloxacin for contacts of cases of meningococcal meningitis as an epidemic response: study protocol for a cluster-randomized trial

Coldiron ME, Alcoba G, Ciglenecki I, Hitchings MD, Djibo A, Page AL, Langendorf C, Grais RF
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Abstract
Epidemics of meningococcal meningitis are common in the "African meningitis belt." Current response strategies include reactive vaccination campaigns, which are often organized too late to have maximal impact. A novel strain of Neisseria meningitidis serogroup C has been circulating in recent years, and vaccine supplies are limited. An evaluation of chemoprophylaxis with single-dose ciprofloxacin for household contacts of meningitis cases has therefore been recommended.
Countries
Niger
Subject Area
vaccinationmeningitis
DOI
10.1186/s13063-017-2028-y
Published Date
24-Jun-2017
PubMed ID
28646924
Languages
English
Journal
Trials
Volume / Issue / Pages
Volume 18, Issue 1
Issue Date
24-Jun-2017
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