Meningitis Contact Prophylaxis |
Contact public health in suspected/ confirmed meningococcal infection. Oral therapy (whenever possible) |
Antibiotic Therapy (before prescribing, read the Notes / Comments section below) |
Ciprofloxacin oral 500mg as a single dose |
Notes / Comments |
For further information see the Prophylaxis of Meningococcal Septicaemia and Meningitis guideline. Ciprofloxacin:
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Guideline reviewed: March 2022
Page updated: November 2023