title: Endocarditis following skin procedures.
abstract: Four cases of infective endocarditis following skin procedures are reported. Three of these patients had known cardiac valve abnormalities. None received antibiotic prophylaxis and three of the patients died. Prophylaxis should be considered for patients with known cardiac abnormalities before skin procedures are undertaken.
authors.affiliation: Department of Microbiology and Infectious Disease, Alfred Hospital, Prahran, Victoria, Australia.
authors.forename: D W
authors.initials: DW
authors.lastname: Spelman
authors.forename: A
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Weinmann
authors.forename: W J
authors.initials: WJ
authors.lastname: Spicer
mesh_terms: D015670:Acupuncture Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects*; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000150:complications; D062109:Dermatologic Surgical Procedures; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D011292:Premedication; D012216:Rheumatic Diseases / Q000150:complications; D012878:Skin Neoplasms / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents