Question

A 30-year-old with suspected endocarditis asks if dental cleaning caused it. He has no high-risk cardiac lesions. Which statement is accurate?

Accepted Answer

Only those at highest risk (e.g., prior IE, prosthetic valves) need prophylaxis

Answer

Routine antibiotic prophylaxis prevents most IE cases

Answer

Prophylaxis is recommended for all dental work

Answer

Prophylaxis is needed for MVP with trivial MR

Answer

All immunocompromised patients need prophylaxis

Practice question

A 30-year-old with suspected endocarditis asks if dental cleaning caused it. He has no high-risk cardiac lesions. Which statement is accurate?