Antibiotic Prophylaxis (Figures 4.1–4.6)

4.1
Antibiotic Prophylaxis (Figures 4.1–4.6)

Infective Endocarditis

  • Endocardium colonized by microorganisms introduced via procedure, trauma, infection, etc.
  • Infective agents [1]:
    • Staphylococcus aureus (Most common)
    • Streptococci (oral viridans group streptococci)
    • Coagulase‐negative staphylococci
    • Enterococcus
    • Streptococcus bovis

A box of text titled, Infective endocarditis risk factors. A text in a box reads as follows. We continue to recommend viridians group streptococci infective endocarditis prophylaxis only for categories of patients at highest risk for adverse outcome while emphasizing the critical role of good oral health and regular access to dental care for all.

Figure 4.1

Source: Adapted from Wilson et al. [2].

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