Question

A patient with mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation is scheduled for dental scaling. What is the recommendation regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis?

Accepted Answer

No antibiotic prophylaxis indicated

Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg as alternative

Answer

Azithromycin 500 mg before the procedure

Answer

Chlorhexidine mouthwash only

Practice question

A patient with mitral valve prolapse without regurgitation is scheduled for dental scaling. What is the recommendation regarding antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis?