Guidelines provide recommendations for preventing bacterial endocarditis following dental and surgical procedures in at-risk individuals, indicating the need for prophylaxis.
These guidelines have been produced following a literature review of the requirement for prophylaxis to prevent bacterial endocarditis following dental and surgical interventions. Recommendations are made based on the quality of available evidence and the consequent risk of morbidity and mortality for "at risk" patients.
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