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Chemoprevention

Known as: Chemoprophylaxis 
The use of chemical compounds to prevent the development of a specific disease.
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1989
1989
Village-wide use of permethrin-impregnated bed nets, compared with placebo-treated nets, has reduced clinical attacks of malaria… 
1989
1989
The safety and efficacy of current ACIP guidelines for the prevention and control of influenza in nursing home populations are… 
Highly Cited
1985
Highly Cited
1985
Antiviral compounds have been developed for use in chemoprophylaxis and chemotherapy of a variety of infections in humans… 
Review
1972
Review
1972
An outbreak of meningococcal disease occurred among basic combat trainees at Fort Lewis, Wash., in the first 3 months of 1971… 
1971
1971
Examination of large numbers of strains of meningococci associated with systemic disease in US Army personnel over a 7-year… 
1970
1970
Abstract In an outbreak of tuberculosis, a strain of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolated from the source case, before the… 
1970
1970
Abstract Penicillin-resistant gingival organisms occur in patients on oral penicillin rheumatic fever chemoprophylaxis. Gingival… 
Review
1969
Review
1969
Abstract In addition to the high incidence of malaria among the American millitary in Vietnam, there has been a progressive… 
Highly Cited
1962
Highly Cited
1962
Since 1953, the American Heart Association has promoted the concept of prophylaxis for rheumatic fever.' This recommendation is…