Difference between revisions of "Prophylaxis"
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2. Prophylaxis is an [[Infection Control| infection control]] measure whereby antimicrobial, including [[antiviral]], medications are taken by a healthy individual (e.g. nurse, contact) to prevent illness before or after being exposed to an individual with an [[Infectious Disease| infectious disease]]. | 2. Prophylaxis is an [[Infection Control| infection control]] measure whereby antimicrobial, including [[antiviral]], medications are taken by a healthy individual (e.g. nurse, contact) to prevent illness before or after being exposed to an individual with an [[Infectious Disease| infectious disease]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 01:24, 4 November 2020
1. Prophylaxis is the prevention of or protective treatment for disease.
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(Source: Business Continuity Management Institute - BCM Institute) |
2. Prophylaxis is an infection control measure whereby antimicrobial, including antiviral, medications are taken by a healthy individual (e.g. nurse, contact) to prevent illness before or after being exposed to an individual with an infectious disease.
(2006, Pandemic Influenza Business Continuity Guide & Template for San Francisco Businesses. San Francisco Department of Public Health. Communicable Disease Control and Prevention Section.)
