| Antibiotic prophylaxis for medical and dental procedures. A look at AHA guidelines and controversial issues. | |
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PMID: 7630841 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Are prophylactic antibiotics really needed to prevent endocarditis and prosthetic joint infection when patients at risk undergo medical and dental procedures likely to cause bacteremia? Although animal studies seem to support such prophylaxis, clinical trials in humans are lacking, and some authorities believe it is unethical to give antibiotics without more evidence of benefit. Dr Uyemura examines the problem in this article. |
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Authors:
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M C Uyemura |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Postgraduate medicine Volume: 98 ISSN: 0032-5481 ISO Abbreviation: Postgrad Med Publication Date: 1995 Aug |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 1995-09-06 Completed Date: 1995-09-06 Revised Date: 2007-11-15 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 0401147 Medline TA: Postgrad Med Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 137-40, 147, 151-2, passim Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Irwin Army Community Hospital, Fort Riley, Kansas, USA. |
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Adult Aged American Heart Association Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use* Child Dental Care* Endocarditis, Bacterial / prevention & control* Heart Valve Diseases / complications Heart Valve Prosthesis Humans Joint Prosthesis* Practice Guidelines as Topic Risk Factors Surgical Procedures, Operative |
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0/Anti-Bacterial Agents |
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