Show pageBacklinksCite current pageExport to PDFBack to top This page is read only. You can view the source, but not change it. Ask your administrator if you think this is wrong. ====== Prophylactic Antibiotic ====== Definition: An [[antibiotic]] given before an [[infection]] occurs, to prevent a potential infection rather than to treat an existing one. Use in context: Surgeons often administer prophylactic antibiotics before surgery to reduce the risk of [[surgical site infection]]s. prophylactic_antibiotic.txt Last modified: 2025/07/07 14:49by administrador