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Chemoprophylaxis

Following exposure to an index case, it is typical for an individual to temporarily carry H influenzae, N meningitidis, and S pneumoniae nasopharyngeally. An association between carriage and the risk of disease has been described, especially for N meningitidis and H influenzae. This is the basis for the recommendations on chemoprophylaxis. However, this prophylaxis does not treat incubating invasive disease, and closely monitor individuals at highest risk.

To eliminate nasopharyngeal carriage of H influenzae type b and to decrease invasion of colonized susceptible individuals, use rifampin (20 mg/kg/d) for 4 days. The index patient may need chemoprophylaxis if the administered treatment does not eliminate carriage.

Prophylaxis is suggested for contacts of persons with meningococcal meningitis. These contacts include household contacts, daycare center members who eat and sleep in the same dwelling, close contacts in military barracks or boarding schools, and medical personnel performing mouth-to-mouth resuscitation. Rifampin (600 mg PO q12h) for 2 days has been shown to rapidly eradicate the carrier stage, and the prophylaxis persists for as long as 10 weeks following treatment.

Alternative agents include ceftriaxone (250 mg IM) as a single dose in adults. It also is the safest choice in pregnant patients. It has been shown to eradicate the carrier state for 14 days. Ciprofloxacin (500-750 mg) as a single dose also is efficacious.

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