A 34-year-old woman with rheumatic mitral regurgitation is scheduled for dental extraction. She has a history of rheumatic fever but no prosthetic val...

Question

A 34-year-old woman with rheumatic mitral regurgitation is scheduled for dental extraction. She has a history of rheumatic fever but no prosthetic valve or prior endocarditis. According to current Australian guidelines, does she require antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis?

Accepted Answer

No, antibiotic prophylaxis is not routinely recommended for this situation

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Yes, all patients with rheumatic heart disease require prophylaxis for dental work

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Yes, because any valvular lesion needs prophylaxis

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Yes, prophylaxis is required only if she has poor oral hygiene

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Yes, prophylaxis is required only if she has diabetes

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Infective endocarditis prophylaxis

A 34-year-old woman with rheumatic mitral regurgitation is scheduled for dental extraction. She has a history of rheumatic fever but no prosthetic valve or prior endocarditis. According to current Australian guidelines, does she require antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis?