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selective toxicityThe targeting of drugs to affect only the disease-causing, pathogenic organism and minimise damage to the host cells and commensal mico-organisms. | |
septic shockA serious and potentially fatal condition that arises after an infection has become systemic. It is characterised by severe low blood pressure (hypotension). | |
surgical prophylaxisTreating patients with antibiotics prior to surgery to prevent them from developing infections afterwards. | |
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