Question

A 62-year-old man with a prosthetic aortic valve needs a tooth extraction. He asks about antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

No routine antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended

Answer

Amoxicillin prophylaxis is routinely recommended

Answer

Clarithromycin prophylaxis is routinely recommended

Answer

Vancomycin prophylaxis is recommended

Answer

Chlorhexidine mouthwash alone prevents endocarditis

Practice question

A 62-year-old man with a prosthetic aortic valve needs a tooth extraction. He asks about antibiotic prophylaxis against infective endocarditis. What is recommended?