Update on the use of antibiotic prophylaxis in patients with heart disease

J Biol Regul Homeost Agents. 2020 Jan-Feb;34(1):279-284. doi: 10.23812/19-552-L.

Authors

M Matarese¹, C Soldati², F Guglietta³, J Wassim⁴, A Patianna⁵, F Zotti⁶, A R Costantino¹, G Ricciardi⁶

Affiliations

¹ Department of Biomedical, Dental Science and Morphological and Functional Images, Dental School, University of Messina, Italy.
² Private practice, Cantu', Italy.
³ University Vita Salute San Raffaele, Milan, Italy.
⁴ Private practice, Vigevano, Italy.
⁵ Private practice, Ceglie Messapica, Italy.
⁶ Section of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Department of Surgical Sciences, Dentistry, Gynecology and Pediatrics, University of Verona, Italy.

PMID: 32149483
DOI: 10.23812/19-552-L

No abstract available

Keywords: antibiotic prophylaxis; dental guideline; infective endocarditis.

Publication types

Letter

MeSH terms

Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
Antibiotic Prophylaxis*
Endocarditis, Bacterial / prevention & control
Heart Diseases*
Humans
Practice Guidelines as Topic

Substances

Anti-Bacterial Agents