Matters of the heart; antibiotic prophylaxis for prevention of infective endocarditis—are we getting it right?
Despite limitations, this review provides an important update on AP use in preventing IE after IDPs. Evidence supports AP use for high-risk individuals, while data remain inconclusive for moderate-risk populations, highlighting the need for further research.
Authors
- Adam Jones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5687-7571)
- R. L. Fletcher (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1106-7863)
Institutions
- Leeds Dental Hospital (GB)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Evidence-Based Dentistry
- Published
- 2025-08-28
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1038/s41432-025-01185-w
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Infective Endocarditis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35