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    GlossaryProphylactic Antibiotics

    medications given to prevent infections before they occur

    Prophylactic antibiotics, also known as preventive antibiotics or antibiotic prophylaxis, are medications given to prevent infections rather than to treat an existing one. They are commonly used before surgeries, dental procedures, or in individuals with weakened immune systems to reduce the risk of bacterial infections.

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