title: Antimicrobial prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis.
abstract: National and international guidelines on antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis have provoked controversy and consternation among many doctors and patients. This article addresses the evidence that underlies these guidelines.
authors: University Hospital of South Manchester NHS Foundation Trust, Wythenshawe Hospital, Manchester.
authors: Nicholas
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authors: Brooks
mesh_terms: D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000592:standards*; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000150:complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003431:Cross-Cultural Comparison; D004198:Disease Susceptibility; D004696:Endocarditis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055317:Evidence-Based Practice; D006331:Heart Diseases / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D019647:Oral Surgical Procedures / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000592:standards; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment / Q000379:methods