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KMID : 0353320140380020051
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Oral Biology Research
2014 Volume.38 No. 2 p.51 ~ p.57
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Dental disease and infective endocarditis
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Jo Ju-Yeong
Ju Su-Jin
Song Hee-Sang
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Abstract
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Despite significant improvements in medical treatments, infective endocarditis remains a very serious health problem with considerable morbidity and mortality. Indeed, the frequency of severe endocarditis has increased in recent years, particularly in association with antibiotic-resistant pathogens. Accordingly, infective endocarditis constitutes a major challenge for clinicians and a considerable burden for the health-care system. In addition, dental disease has long been associated with increased prevalence of infective endocarditis. Many reports have demonstrated that antibiotics given before a dental procedure can reduce the risk of bacteremia from oral disease. Here, we review recent treatments for prophylaxis of infective endocarditis before dental procedure.
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KEYWORD
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Dental diseases, Infective endocarditis, Virulent bacteria
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