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Item Prophylactic antibiotics do not prevent whooping cough symptoms in the household contacts of children(2008-04-07) Mayerle, JoeWhooping cough causes coughing attacks associated with making a “whoop” sound after coughing, turning blue or stopping breathing for a few moments. If a child in a family is diagnosed with whooping cough, treating the rest of the family with erythromycin does not prevent the rest of the family from developing these whooping cough symptomsItem Regular consumption of yogurt containing Lactobacillus acidophilus may have a prophylactic effect against recurrent vulvovaginal candidiasis in susceptible women.(2008-02-06) Befera, NicholasThere is frequent discussion in the popular media as well as within the medical community regarding the consumption of “active yogurt cultures” as a means of preventing recurrent yeast infections. Women of all ages may suffer from frequent vaginal yeast infection, and the question “should I be eating yogurt” often comes up during visits to the doctor's office. In short, it appears that eating yogurt which contains the bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus ("active yogurt cultures") does in fact reduce the frequency of vaginal yeast infections in susceptible women. It is an easy way to combat yeast infections, and may delay or eliminate the need for long-term anti-fungal medications.Item Total Joint Replacements and Dental Work: What to Consider when Considering Antibiotics(2008-03-31) Plocher, LizThis is a pamphlet designed to help patients and providers decide if antibiotic prophylaxis is appropriate for the patient with a total joint replacement.