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Antibiotic Prophylaxis for Endocarditis Prevention

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What is the rationale for antibiotic prophylaxis of infectious endocarditis after extraction?

Reducing the need for hospitalization after extraction

Preventing bacteremia caused by streptococcus viridans (correct)

Avoiding extraction complications

Treating oral infections post-extraction

Why are viridans-group streptococci relevant to infectious endocarditis prophylaxis?

They are resistant to antibiotics

They are part of the normal oral flora (correct)

They only affect patients with prosthetic valves

They do not cause bacteremia

What impact do recurrent episodes of bacterial endocarditis have on patient survival rates?

Guarantees 100% survival

Decreases the 5-year survival rate (correct)

Increases the 5-year survival rate

No impact

According to guidelines, who should receive prophylaxis for infectious endocarditis?

Patients at highest risk, including those with prosthetic cardiac valves Signup and view all the answers

Why is antibiotic prophylaxis crucial for patients with unrepaired cyanotic congenital heart disease?

To reduce the risk of endocarditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of completely repaired congenital heart defects in relation to endocarditis prophylaxis?

They require prophylaxis within 6 months post-repair Signup and view all the answers

Why are high doses of IV antibiotics recommended for treating infectious endocarditis?

To prevent sepsis Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of residual defects in repaired congenital heart disease regarding endocarditis prophylaxis?

They indicate a higher risk for endocarditis Signup and view all the answers

Why do patients with prosthetic cardiac valves need endocarditis prophylaxis?

To prevent recurrent episodes of endocarditis Signup and view all the answers

What is the aim of antibiotic prophylaxis against infectious endocarditis after extraction?

To avoid bacteremia caused by streptococcus viridans Signup and view all the answers