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Review
. 1998 Sep;59(9):685-9.

Infective endocarditis prophylaxis in children

P Venugopalan  1 , E A Worthing
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  • PMID: 9829074
Review

Infective endocarditis prophylaxis in children

P Venugopalan et al. Hosp Med. 1998 Sep.

Abstract

There has been no significant decrease in the incidence of infective endocarditis. Contributing factors include increased survival of susceptible patients, increased number of 'at risk' procedures and poor compliance with existing recommendations. This review highlights the scientific basis for prophylaxis, identifies patients and procedures at risk, and tabulates a simple protocol.

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