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HardInfectious DiseasesInfective endocarditis prophylaxis RHDau-amcau-racp

A 22-year-old Aboriginal woman with known rheumatic heart disease (moderate mitral regurgitation) requires a dental extraction. She has been receiving regular benzathine benzylpenicillin injections for secondary prophylaxis. According to Australian RHD guidelines, what is the most appropriate approach to antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis?

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