Question
Social And Preventive Medicine Question on Emerging infectious diseases
A boys' hostel has an outbreak of fever cases with headache, followed by the development of pleomorphic rashes sparing palms and soles. What is the next best step in the management of suspected cases?
VZIG-Varicella zoster immunoglobulin
A
Isolate for 6 days after giving acyclovir, followed by VZIG within 72 hours of exposure.
B
Isolate for 12 days after giving acyclovir, followed by VZIG within 48 hours of exposure
C
Isolate for 6 days
D
Only give VZIG
Answer
Isolate for 6 days
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (C): Isolate for 6 days