The prevention of infective endocarditis-paedodontic considerations. British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy.
This review of the literature considers the pathology and epidemiology of infective endocarditis (IE), dental procedures that may precipitate IE and prophylaxis against dentally induced IE. The most recent recommendations published in May 1992 by the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy are outlined and discussed.
Longman
L P
LP
Department of Clinical Dental Sciences, University of Liverpool, England.
Martin
M V
MV
D000293:Adolescent; D000658:Amoxicillin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D002981:Clindamycin / Q000627:therapeutic use; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D011292:Premedication
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D002981:Clindamycin; D000658:Amoxicillin