Abstract
The recommendations in this report were developed to broaden the spectrum of antimicrobial agents that are available for treatment and postexposure prophylaxis of pertussis. They include updated information on macrolide agents other than erythromycin (azithromycin and clarithromycin) and their dosing schedule by age group.
MeSH terms
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / administration & dosage
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
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Azithromycin / therapeutic use
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Child
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Child, Preschool
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Clarithromycin / therapeutic use
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Erythromycin / administration & dosage
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Erythromycin / therapeutic use*
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Humans
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Infant
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Whooping Cough / prevention & control*
Substances
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Anti-Bacterial Agents
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Erythromycin
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Azithromycin
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Clarithromycin