Infective endocarditis

Alternative names:

acute endocarditis; bacterial endocarditis; subacute endocarditis

Prevention:

Preventive (prophylactic) antibiotics are often given to people with predisposing congenital or valvular abnormalities before dental procedures or surgeries involving the respiratory, urinary, or intestinal tract. Continued medical follow-up is advised for people with a previous history of infective endocarditis.