Medical dental prophylaxis of endocarditis

Antibiotics have long been the main reason for the increase in man's longevity. Since their discovery, man has tried to reduce the level of infection by treating with antibiotics. At the same time, prophylactic use has been suggested, although this is controversial. Their routine use is not rec...

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Main Authors: Regina C. Basilio, Francisco E. Loducca, Paulo C. Haddad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier
Series:Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1413-86702004000500002&lng=en&tlng=en