Infectious endocarditis

Infectious endocarditis - How to prevent?

In a group of patients at high risk of infective endocarditis, they would benefit from antibiotic prophylaxis administered prior to dental procedures.

This group of high risk patients include those with:

A history of infective endocarditis.
Those who have undergone valve replacement surgery.
Those with unrepaired cyanotic congential heart disease or repaired congenital heart disease with residual deficits.
Cardiac transplantation who develop valve disorders.

Advice on the need for antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures should be sought from a medical specialist.

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Article contributed by Infectious Diseases, Singapore General Hospital

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