primary chemoprophylaxis

prophylactic use of a therapeutic agent in a patient before disease has occurred.

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(14,15) Fortunately, combination atovaquone/proguanil (Malarone) became readily available for use as primary chemoprophylaxis during that same time period.

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(12.) McNaghten, A.D., et al, "Effects of antiretroviral therapy and opportunistic illness primary chemoprophylaxis on survival after AIDS Diagnosis," AIDS 1999 13:13, 1687-95.

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