Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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9233421 | Clinical Pediatric Emergency Medicine | 2005 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
This article briefly reviews the pathogenesis, microbiology, epidemiology and the diagnostic criteria for infective endocarditis, and provides guidelines regarding antibiotic prophylaxis. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of data or published recommendations to guide the use of antibiotic prophylaxis for subacute bacterial endocarditis with specific injuries or emergency department procedures.
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Authors
Jeffrey D. MD, FAAP, Andrew M. MD, Mark G. MD,