Anaphylaxis following unnecessary meningococcal chemoprophylaxis of a healthcare worker

F Giovanetti

doi:10.2807/ese.14.19.19207-en

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Anaphylaxis following unnecessary meningococcal chemoprophylaxis of a healthcare worker

F Giovanetti¹
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Affiliations: ¹ Azienda Sanitaria Locale CN2 Alba Bra, Dipartimento di Prevenzione (Local Health Unit CN2 - Alba Bra, Department of Prevention), Alba, Piedmont Region, Italy

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F Giovanetti
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Citation style for this article: Giovanetti F. Anaphylaxis following unnecessary meningococcal chemoprophylaxis of a healthcare worker. Euro Surveill. 2009;14(19):pii=19207. https://doi.org/10.2807/ese.14.19.19207-en Received: 27 Apr 2009

Abstract

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.