Why the study?
Does the control of streptococcal infections and use of prophylactic antibiotics prevent rheumatic fever and bacterial endocarditis in susceptible individuals?
Population
Individuals with streptococcal infections, and patients with rheumatic or congenital heart disease…
Design
Guideline
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Recommends prophylaxis for high-risk patients undergoing procedures; reinforces established prevention of rheumatic fever and endocarditis.
Does the control of streptococcal infections and use of prophylactic antibiotics prevent rheumatic fever and bacterial endocarditis in susceptible individuals?
Control of streptococcal infections and antibiotic prophylaxis during procedures are recommended to prevent rheumatic fever and bacterial endocarditis.
A 1960 study studied this question.
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