Prevention of infective endocarditis associated with dental interventions: South African Heart Association position statement, endorsed by the South African Dental Association

Prevention of infective endocarditis associated with dental interventions: South African Heart Association position statement, endorsed by the South African Dental Association

Infective endocarditis (IE) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. Prevention is therefore an important clinical entity. The maintenance of optimal oral health is likely to play the most important role in protecting those at risk for IE. Both patients and health care practitioners m...

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Main Authors: Jankelow, David, Cupido, Blanche, Zühlke, Liesl, Sliwa, Karen, Ntsekhe, Mpiko, Manga, Pravin, Doubell, Anton, Lawrenson, John, Essop, Mohammed Rafique
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: South African Heart Association 2017-11-01
Series:SA Heart Journal
Subjects:
Infective endocarditis
oral health
South Africa
rheumatic heart disease
Online Access:https://www.journals.ac.za/index.php/SAHJ/article/view/2716

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