Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures
Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Dental Procedures
April 29, 2024 (Issue: 1701)
Since 2007, antimicrobial prophylaxis for dental
procedures has been recommended to prevent
viridans group streptococcal infective endocarditis
only for patients at highest risk of an adverse
outcome. Limiting use to such patients does...more
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