Multiple choice general knowledge

Prophylaxis means:

  1. Keeping out microorganisms from the food

  2. Preventive treatment of diseases

  3. Control of diet

  4. Prescription of boosters for convalescing patients
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Explanation

Prophylaxis refers to preventive treatment or measures taken to prevent diseases or health conditions before they occur. Examples include vaccination, malaria prophylaxis, antibiotics before surgery, etc. It is not specifically about keeping microorganisms from food, diet control, or booster prescriptions.

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