Question

A 34-year-old woman with suspected endocarditis prophylaxis question is undergoing dental extraction. She has a history of prosthetic aortic valve. Recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis

Answer

Ceftriaxone 1 g IV 24 hours after procedure

Answer

Vancomycin for 3 days

Answer

Azithromycin 1 g PO day of procedure only if bleeding occurs

Practice question

A 34-year-old woman with suspected endocarditis prophylaxis question is undergoing dental extraction. She has a history of prosthetic aortic valve. Recommendation?