A 59-year-old with suspected IE asks about dental prophylaxis for routine cleaning without gingival manipulation. He has no prosthetic valves or prior...

Question

A 59-year-old with suspected IE asks about dental prophylaxis for routine cleaning without gingival manipulation. He has no prosthetic valves or prior IE. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

No prophylaxis needed

Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g preprocedure

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg preprocedure

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg preprocedure

Answer

Penicillin VK 500 mg preprocedure

us-abfm MCQ (SBA): Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis

A 59-year-old with suspected IE asks about dental prophylaxis for routine cleaning without gingival manipulation. He has no prosthetic valves or prior IE. What is recommended?