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April 15, 2021Circulation333 citationsOpen Access

Prevention of Viridans Group Streptococcal Infective Endocarditis: A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

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WWWalter R. WilsonMGMichael H. GewitzPLPeter B. Lockhart

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On the basis of a review of the available evidence, there are no recommended changes to the 2007 VGS IE prevention guidelines. We continue to recommend VGS IE prophylaxis only for categories of patients at highest risk for adverse outcome while emphasizing the critical role of good oral health and regular access to dental care for all. Randomized controlled studies to determine whether antibiotic prophylaxis is effective against VGS IE are needed to further refine recommendations.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc3caa39654840bf274588https://doi.org/10.1161/cir.0000000000000969
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