chemoprophylaxe
Chemoprophylaxe, also known as chemoprophylaxis, refers to the use of chemical agents to prevent the development or onset of disease, particularly infectious diseases. This preventive approach is designed to reduce the risk of infection by administering medications or substances before exposure to a pathogen or environmental hazard. Chemoprophylaxis is commonly employed in contexts such as malaria prevention, HIV exposure, and travel-related infections.
In malaria control, chemoprophylactic drugs like chloroquine, mefloquine, or atovaquone-proguanil are prescribed to travelers or individuals
The choice of chemoprophylactic agents depends on factors such as the nature of the disease, mode of
Overall, chemoprophylaxe represents a critical component of public health strategies in controlling infectious diseases. Its success