Endocarditis Prophylaxis — RACP Paediatrics MCQ

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A 15-year-old boy with a prosthetic aortic valve requires dental extraction. What antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended?

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Correct answer: B — Oral amoxicillin 2 g (or 50 mg/kg in children) 1 hour before the procedure

Infective endocarditis prophylaxis is recommended for patients with prosthetic heart valves, previous endocarditis, unrepaired cyanotic CHD, or repaired CHD with residual shunts undergoing dental procedures involving gingival manipulation or mucosal breach. Amoxicillin is first-line.

Reference: Therapeutic Guidelines – 2024 – Antibiotic: Endocarditis Prophylaxis