title: Antibiotic prophylaxis: a literature review.
abstract: Antibiotic prophylaxis has been a matter of great interest and has been discussed by researchers and clinicians over the years. Changes and recommendations have been made in order to clarify protocol and make it safer for patients. Various organizations such as the American Heart Association, American Academy of Oral Surgeons, American Dental Association, and American Academy of Oral Medicine have played vital roles in formulating guidelines for antibiotic prophylaxis. These recommendations for prevention of infective endocarditis have been based on clinical experiences and research as well as expert opinion. This paper summarizes the most recent guidelines for general readers so that informed decisions may be made that are in the interest of patients and practitioners.
authors: Department of Oral Diagnosis and Radiology, University of Oklahoma College of Dentistry, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA.
authors: Lida
authors: L
authors: Radfar
authors: Susan
authors: S
authors: Settle
authors: Yavar
authors: Y
authors: Movaffagh
authors: Farah
authors: F
authors: Masood
mesh_terms: D000571:American Dental Association; D000573:American Hospital Association; D019072:Antibiotic Prophylaxis / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D017742:Dental Care for Chronically Ill; D004697:Endocarditis, Bacterial / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D007595:Joint Prosthesis; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D014481:United States