Multiple choice general knowledge

Prophylaxis means:

  1. Keeping out microorganisms from the food

  2. Prescription of boosters for convalescing patients

  3. Preventive treatment of diseases

  4. Control of diet
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Explanation

Prophylaxis refers to preventive measures taken to prevent disease, such as vaccines, antibiotics before surgery, or other preventive treatments. The word comes from Greek 'prophylaktikos' meaning 'guarding or preventing beforehand'. Keeping microorganisms out of food is food safety, boosters are part of prophylaxis but not its definition, and diet control is a therapeutic measure.

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