Guidelines for the prevention of endocarditis: report of the Working Party of the British Society for Antimicrobial Chemotherapy

Frances Kate Gould, John Perry, Tom Elliott, Juliet Foweraker, Martin Fulford, Graham Roberts, Jonathan Sandoe, Richard Watkin

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Abstract

These guidelines have been produced following a literature review of the requirement for prophylaxis to prevent bacterial endocarditis following dental and surgical interventions. Recommendations are made based on the quality of available evidence and the consequent risk of morbidity and mortality for ‘at risk’ patients.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1035-1042
JournalJournal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy
Volume57
Issue number6
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Apr 2006

Keywords

  • Microorganisms-Detection
  • Microorganisms-Identification
  • Endocarditis

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