Question

A 66-year-old man with a prosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving gingival manipulation. He has no penicillin allergy. What is the recommended IE prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Amoxicillin 2 g orally 30-60 minutes before the procedure

Answer

No antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended

Answer

Clindamycin 600 mg orally 2 hours before

Answer

Cefazolin 2 g IV immediately after the procedure

Answer

Azithromycin 250 mg daily for 3 days

Practice question

A 66-year-old man with a prosthetic aortic valve is scheduled for dental extraction involving gingival manipulation. He has no penicillin allergy. What is the recommended IE prophylaxis?