Prophylactic rifampin is indicated for individuals in close contact with patients infected by ________.
a. Neisseria menigitidis.
b. Listeria monocytogenes.
c. Cryptococcus neoformans.
d. Coccidiodes immitis.
e. Streptococcus agalactiae.
Answer: a. Neisseria menigitidis.
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