Thornhill, M.H. orcid.org/0000-0003-0681-4083, Dayer, M., Lockhart, P.B. et al. (1 more author) (2017) Antibiotic Prophylaxis of Infective Endocarditis. Current Infectious Disease Reports, 19. 9. ISSN 1523-3847
Abstract
Links between infective endocarditis (IE) and dental and other invasive procedures were first identified in the 1920s and use of antibiotic prophylaxis (AP) to prevent IE first recommended by the American Heart Association in 1955. Recognising the weak evidence to support this practice and the wider risks of anaphylaxis and antibiotic resistance, guidelines in the USA and Europe have been rationalised in the last decade with restriction of AP to those patients perceived to be at the highest risk. In the UK, NICE controversially recommended the complete cessation of AP for all invasive procedures in 2008 and subsequent epidemiological studies have suggested a significant increase in cases above the baseline trend. AP appears to be safe and is likely to be cost effective. Until further data are available, we recommend continued adherence to US and European guidelines.
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Keywords: | Infective endocarditis; Antibiotic prophylaxis; Endocardium infection |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Clinical Dentistry (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 18 Jan 2017 11:54 |
Last Modified: | 24 Feb 2017 14:03 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-017-0564-y |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Current Medicine Group |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | https://doi.org/10.1007/s11908-017-0564-y |
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