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JOURNAL OF GLOBAL ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE
Volume 2, Issue 4, Pages 232-238Publisher
ELSEVIER SCI LTD
DOI: 10.1016/j.jgar.2014.05.007
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Antibiotic prophylaxis; Oral surgery; Oral surgery procedures; Dentistry; Antimicrobials; Infectious endocarditis; Joint prostheses; Antimicrobial resistance
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Use of antibiotics both in humans and animals runs along with effects that can contribute to the spread of antibiotic resistance. Although several available guidelines for antibiotic treatment have been published to date, clinical practice in dentistry and particularly in oral surgery is not free from controversies regarding antibiotic prophylaxis. Antibiotic coverage to prevent infectious endocarditis, joint prostheses infections or local infections requires a careful evaluation of the patient condition, associated risks and other aspects that could influence the decision. It is of great relevancy for oral surgeons and for dentists in general to know exactly what they are up against. Here we review the literature regarding prophylactic use of antimicrobials in dentistry. (C) 2014 International Society for Chemotherapy of Infection and Cancer. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.
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