A 62-year-old with bioprosthetic valve asks if antibiotic prophylaxis is needed for colonoscopy. What is recommended?...

Question

A 62-year-old with bioprosthetic valve asks if antibiotic prophylaxis is needed for colonoscopy. What is recommended?

Accepted Answer

Not recommended for GI/GU procedures in absence of active infection

Answer

Yes for all endoscopy

Answer

Prophylaxis only if colon polyps suspected

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Antibiotics mandatory with any valve

Answer

Clindamycin for all

us-usmle-step-2 MCQ (SBA): Infective Endocarditis Prophylaxis