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Epididymitis Learning Center

Your doctor may prescribe antibiotics before a surgery that increases the risk for epididymitis. Practicing safe sex (having intercourse with only one partner at a time, using condoms) may help prevent epididymitis caused by sexually-transmitted d...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 2, 2008
Using condoms and not having sex with anyone who has a sexually transmitted disease (STD) can prevent some cases of epididymitis. Also, drinking plenty of fluids, which will increase urine flow, will help prevent urine retention, which can lead to...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
Using condoms and not having sex with anyone who has an STD can prevent some cases of epididymitis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Prophylactic antibiotic premedication is the practice of prescribing limited antibiotic therapy to dental patients who are at risk of contracting microbial disease as a result of invasive dental procedures.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
A prophylaxis is a measure taken to maintain health and prevent the spread of disease. Antibiotic prophylaxis is the focus of this article and refers to the use of antibiotics to prevent infections.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Safe sex means taking precautions during sex that can keep you from getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), or from giving an STD to your partner. These diseases include genital herpes, genital warts, HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hep...
Source:ADAM
Date:May 12, 2008
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