Question

A 36-year-old with a history of infective endocarditis requires a dental extraction. Antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

No prophylaxis is ever indicated

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg orally for all penicillin-tolerant patients

Answer

Vancomycin IV 1 g before procedure

Answer

Doxycycline 100 mg once before procedure

Practice question

A 36-year-old with a history of infective endocarditis requires a dental extraction. Antibiotic prophylaxis recommendations?