MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports
Recommended antimicrobial agents for the treatment and postexposure prophylaxis of pertussis: 2005 CDC Guidelines
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.
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Published by MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports, 2005. The guideline itself is at the source linked here.
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At a glance
- Published
- 2005
- Applies to
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Scope
- National
- Journal
- MMWR. Recommendations and reports : Morbidity and mortality weekly report. Recommendations and reports
- PubMed
- 16340941
- Added to Prognia
- 23 July 2026