Prophylaxis is a treatment or medication that is taken to prevent diseases. Prophylaxis is divided into primary and secondary. Primary prophylaxis is a vaccination that is used to prevent or increase resistance in the body against disease. Secondary prophylaxis is the administration of antibiotics in individuals with risk factors to prevent the occurrence of disease.
Belatacept for Prophylaxis in Kidney Transplantation
Belatacept blocks the action of T-cells and immune response and is given to individuals after kidney transplantation for prophylaxis.
Rh Isoimmunization and Prophylaxis
An Rh-negative mother's production of antibodies against the father Rh antigen on fetal red blood cells is termed Rh isoimmunization. Read further to know more.
