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What is the drug of choice for preventing infection by group streptococci to avoid recurrences of rheumatic fever?
What is the drug of choice for preventing infection by group streptococci to avoid recurrences of rheumatic fever?
Which antibiotic may be given for prophylaxis to close contacts of a cholera case?
Which antibiotic may be given for prophylaxis to close contacts of a cholera case?
What antibiotic may be used for prophylaxis in high-risk dental procedures to prevent bacteremia?
What antibiotic may be used for prophylaxis in high-risk dental procedures to prevent bacteremia?
Which antibiotic is commonly used for prophylaxis in catheterization or instrumentation of the urinary tract?
Which antibiotic is commonly used for prophylaxis in catheterization or instrumentation of the urinary tract?
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What antibiotic regimen is often used for prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients receiving corticosteroids or antineoplastic chemotherapy?
What antibiotic regimen is often used for prophylaxis in immunocompromised patients receiving corticosteroids or antineoplastic chemotherapy?
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For what purpose might prophylactic antibiotics be given to prevent postpartum infections in mothers?
For what purpose might prophylactic antibiotics be given to prevent postpartum infections in mothers?
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Which situation is associated with the use of prophylactic antibiotics to prevent respiratory infections in those on respirators?
Which situation is associated with the use of prophylactic antibiotics to prevent respiratory infections in those on respirators?
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What is the main benefit of giving doxycycline to travelers visiting malaria-endemic areas with high transmission rates?
What is the main benefit of giving doxycycline to travelers visiting malaria-endemic areas with high transmission rates?
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Which antibiotic is commonly used for prophylaxis in catheterization or instrumentation of the urinary tract?
Which antibiotic is commonly used for prophylaxis in catheterization or instrumentation of the urinary tract?
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Why is prophylactic antibiotic treatment important for dental extractions, tonsillectomy, and endoscopies?
Why is prophylactic antibiotic treatment important for dental extractions, tonsillectomy, and endoscopies?
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