What is the difference between prophylactic treatment and symptomatic treatment?
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ASymptomatic treatment is always administered before any symptoms appear.
BProphylactic treatments are only effective after a disease has been diagnosed.
CSymptomatic treatment cures the disease, while prophylactic treatment only reduces symptoms.
DProphylactic treatment aims to prevent a disease, while symptomatic treatment alleviates symptoms without treating the underlying cause.
✓ Correct answer: D. Prophylactic treatment aims to prevent a disease, while symptomatic treatment alleviates symptoms without treating the underlying cause.Answer: Prophylactic treatment aims to prevent a disease, while symptomatic treatment alleviates symptoms without treating the underlying cause. Prophylactic treatments are preventive measures taken to avoid the onset of a disease. Symptomatic treatments focus on reducing or relieving the symptoms of a disease, but do not address the root cause of the condition.
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