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DAPSONE at Medical Glossary

What is it? An antibiotic active against Pneumocystis carinii, leprosy, and other pathogens, and to a lesser degree against toxoplasma gondii and MAC. Often used as a second line PCP prophylaxis in those unable to tolerate trimethoprim-sulphamethoxazole.

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