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prophylactic
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prophylactic
1. protecting from or preventing disease
2. a prophylactic drug or device, esp a condom


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3%) patients had received mold-active antifungal drugs prophylactically (itraconazole, n = 4) or for a prior diagnosis (voriconazole, n = 1).
Aspergillus ustus infections among transplant recipients by Marr, Kieren A. / Emerging Infectious Diseases
It can also be used if anticipating a risk of infection and prophylactically treating the area, as in the pin sites of an orthopaedic patient with external fixation (Fig B).
Wound care solutions: silver dressings: in wound management by Australian Nursing Journal
It is possible that organisms will be implanted throughout the mucosal breach, and therefore broadspectrum antibiotics should be used prophylactically.
Surgical emphysema following tonsillectomy by Brookes, Gerald / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
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