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An 11-year-old child with a history of streptococcal pharyngitis presents you with fever and arthralgia. There is no past history of rheumatic heart disease or features of carditis or valvular disease. How often is 6,00,000 IU of benzathine penicillin recommended for prophylaxis of rheumatic heart disease?
An 11-year-old child with a history of streptococcal pharyngitis presents you with fever and arthralgia. There is no past history of rheumatic heart disease or features of carditis or valvular disease. How often is 6,00,000 IU of benzathine penicillin recommended for prophylaxis of rheumatic heart disease?
Updated On: Aug 20, 2024
- Immediately
- Thrice weekly lifelong
- Once in three weeks for 5 years or till the age of 18, whichever is longer
- Once in three weeks for 10 years or till the age of 25, whichever is longer
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The correct option is (C) : Once in three weeks for 5 years or till the age of 18, whichever is longer
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