Antibiotic Prophylaxis

Antibiotic prophylaxis refers to the preventive use of antibiotics to reduce the risk of infections before certain medical procedures or in specific situations. For example, it may be given before dental work or surgery to prevent bacteria from causing infections in the heart or other tissues. The goal is to reduce the chance of developing serious infections, especially in people with certain health conditions or risk factors. It's a targeted, controlled approach that involves administering antibiotics only when the potential benefits outweigh the risks, helping to protect patient health without contributing unnecessarily to antibiotic resistance.