INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS AND ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS – AN UPDATE FOR DENTAL PRACTITIONERS

Authors

  • DR. M.P.SANTHOSH KUMAR Reader, Department of oral and maxillofacial surgery, Saveetha dental college, Saveetha university, Chennai.

Keywords:

Infective endocarditis, dental procedures, bacteremia, antibiotic prophylaxis

Abstract

Infective endocarditis [IE] is an uncommon but life-threatening complication resulting from  bacteremia, bacteria in the blood stream. Dental procedures can induce bacteremia, so it is essential to give prophylactic antibiotics for patients with cardiac disease who are at risk of developing infective endocarditis. In this article the current recommendations for dentists regarding antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis as per American heart association 2007 revised guidelines is presented. In addition to summary of the indications for prophylaxis, information is provided on the conditions for which prophylaxis is not recommended.

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Published

30.09.2015

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DR. M.P.SANTHOSH KUMAR. (2015). INFECTIVE ENDOCARDITIS AND ANTIBIOTIC PROPHYLAXIS – AN UPDATE FOR DENTAL PRACTITIONERS. International Journal of Pharma and Bio Sciences, 6(3), 686–692. Retrieved from https://ijpbs.net/index.php/journal/article/view/4511

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Volume 6, Issue 3, 2015

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Review Articles

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