Which of the following statements is true regarding peusis?
Neurological complication rate of DPT is I in 50000
Vaccine efficay is more than 95%
Erythromycin prevents spread of disease between children
The degree of polymorphonuclear Leukocytosis correlates with the severity of cough
Neurological complications of DPT vaccine is due to peussis component. The estimated risk is 1: 170000 doses administered. Vaccine efficacy is 85%. Although several antibiotics are effective against B.peussis, erythromycin is the drug of choice Reference : Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no.174
Communicable diseases