Infective endocarditis.
Indian J Pediatr
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2002 Apr; 69(4): 333-9
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em Inglês
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ABSTRACT
Infective Endocarditis (IE) is a known and a well-described complication of congenital and acquired heart disease. Its onset may be related to a procedure (which is commonly dental) or to poor dental hygiene. Use of antibiotics prior to the procedure prevents IE. General awareness of dental hygiene and use of prophylactic antibiotic is as much a responsibility of the Pediatrician as it is of the Pediatric Cardiologist. This article reviews the changing epidemiology, pathophysiology, clinical manifestations, and the microbiology of IE. Duke criteria for diagnosis of IE and the role of echocardiography in diagnosis of IE are discussed. There is special emphasis on the prevention of IE.
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Assunto principal:
Higiene Bucal
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Staphylococcus
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Streptococcus
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Humanos
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Recém-Nascido
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Fatores de Risco
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Assistência Odontológica
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Endocardite Bacteriana
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Cardiopatias Congênitas
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Amoxicilina
Tipo de estudo:
Estudo de etiologia
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Fatores de risco
Idioma:
Inglês
Revista:
Indian J Pediatr
Ano de publicação:
2002
Tipo de documento:
Artigo
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