Author/Editor		Lejko-Zupanc, T
Title		Infekcijski endokarditis kot posledica bolezni in posegov v ustih
Translated title		Infective endocarditis as a consequence of diseases and procedures in the oral cavity
Type		članek
Source		Zobozdrav Vestn
Vol. and No.		Letnik 52, št. 2
Publication year		1997
Volume		str. 53-8
Language		slo
Abstract		Infective endocarditis is a rare condition, often occurring as a consequence of diseases in the oral cavity. Poor oral hygiene, caries and inflammation of periodontal tissues can cause bacteremia and infective endocarditis in suceptible patients. The main risk factors are prosthetic valves and valvular heart disease of various etiology. The paper presents the latest recommendations for antibotic prophylaxis of infective endocarditis issued by the American Heart Association, the indications for antibiotic therapy, and the most common errors connected with its use.
Descriptors		ENDOCARDITIS, BACTERIAL FOCAL INFECTION, DENTAL