Which of the following is not pa of control measures for diphtheria-: (A) Treatment of cases with antitoxin and erythromycin, (B) Treatment of carriers with antitoxin, (C) Isolation of cases, suspected cases and carriers, (D) Regular immunization under-fives
Answer is B. The carriers should be treated with 10 days course of oral erythromycin, which is the most effective drug for the treatment of carriers . Ref:PARK&;S TEXTBOOK OF PREVENTIVE AND SOCIAL MEDICINE 23rd edition , Page :161