Analysis of a meningococcal meningitis outbreak in Niger – potential effectiveness of reactive prophylaxis

ConclusionsVillage-wide antibiotic prophylaxis should be considered and tested further as a response against outbreaks of meningococcal meningitis in the Meningitis Belt, as a supplement to reactive mass vaccination.

Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - March 10, 2019 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Matt D. T. Hitchings Source Type: research