Question

A 52-year-old with community-acquired MRSA skin infection and prior penicillin anaphylaxis is treated and asks about endocarditis prophylaxis for dental work. What is the current stance?

Accepted Answer

Prophylaxis only for high-risk cardiac conditions (e.g., prosthetic valves, prior IE)

Answer

Prophylaxis for all with skin infections

Answer

Prophylaxis for all diabetics

Answer

Prophylaxis for all with MRSA colonization

Answer

Prophylaxis for anyone over age 50

Practice question

A 52-year-old with community-acquired MRSA skin infection and prior penicillin anaphylaxis is treated and asks about endocarditis prophylaxis for dental work. What is the current stance?