Single-Dose Rifampicin for Leprosy Contacts (WHO 2018)
Gives the WHO single-dose rifampicin for a leprosy contact by age and weight.
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Example
- Age in years
- 7
- Weight in kg
- 22
Result: Rifampicin 300 mg once (6-9 years, 20 kg or more).
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What you enter
- Age in years
- Weight in kg
How this is calculated
Citation
WHO SEARO. Guidelines for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of leprosy. New Delhi: WHO; 2018. Section 3.1 and Table 5. Read the source ↗
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