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Chapter 6 - Antibiotic Prophylaxis For Non Surgical Procedures

Jan 30, 2021 | Chemical Pathology

The European Society of Cardiology guidelines (ESC 2015) limit antibiotic prophylaxis to patients who have the highest risk of infective endocarditis (IE) undergoing high-risk dental procedures. The ESC highlights the importance of oral and cutaneous hygiene measures. They have also recognised that there is an increase in IE due to staphylococci and an increase in healthcare associated IE, thereby highlighting the importance of non-specific infection prevention measures....

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