Infective endocarditis: prevention and antibiotic prophylaxis

Publication

Infective endocarditis: prevention and antibiotic prophylaxis

Journal Paper/Review - Feb 28, 2021

Sendi Parham, Knirsch Walter, Agyeman Philipp, Zbinden Stephan, Jeger Raban, Guery Benoit, Boggian Katia, Fluckiger Ursula, Frank Michelle, Hasse Barbara, Greutmann Matthias

Citation

Sendi P, Knirsch W, Agyeman P, Zbinden S, Jeger R, Guery B, Boggian K, Fluckiger U, Frank M, Hasse B, Greutmann M. Infective endocarditis: prevention and antibiotic prophylaxis. Swiss Med Wkly 2021; 151:w20473.

Type

Journal Paper/Review (English)

Journal

Swiss Med Wkly 2021; 151

Publication Date

Feb 28, 2021

Issn Electronic

1424-3997

Pages

w20473

Brief description/objective

The Swiss societies of Infectious Diseases, Pediatric Cardiology and Cardiology and the Pediatric Infectious Disease Group of Switzerland present the current update on infective endocarditis prophylaxis in a joint initiative. The major focus of the revised recommendations is a comprehensive prevention campaign for all patients at risk for infective endocarditis. Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended only for individuals at high risk. Within this high-risk group there is a ranking order, and the conditions are presented accordingly. Antibiotic prophylaxis is no longer recommended for patients with unrepaired ventricular septal defects and patent ductus arteriosus. Recommendations for antibiotic prophylaxis for the prevention of infective endocarditis are categorized in dental and non-dental interventions.