Anaphylaxis following unnecessary meningococcal chemoprophylaxis of a healthcare worker.
We report a case of anaphylaxis following meningococcal chemoprophylaxis of a healthcare worker, despite no history of direct contact with a patient who had meningococcal disease. The public health implications of this case are discussed.
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Azienda Sanitaria Locale CN2 Alba Bra, Dipartimento di Prevenzione (Local Health Unit CN2 - Alba Bra, Department of Prevention), Alba, Piedmont Region, Italy. fgiovanetti@aslcn2.it
D000328:Adult; D000707:Anaphylaxis / Q000139:chemically induced*; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D002939:Ciprofloxacin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006282:Health Personnel; D006801:Humans; D017758:Infectious Disease Transmission, Patient-to-Professional / Q000517:prevention & control; D007558:Italy; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002939:Ciprofloxacin