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Antimicrobial Prophylaxis for the Prevention of Infective Endocarditis

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Date 2011 Jul 6
PMID 21727813
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Abstract

National and international guidelines on antimicrobial prophylaxis to prevent infective endocarditis have provoked controversy and consternation among many doctors and patients. This article addresses the evidence that underlies these guidelines.