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Prevention of bacterial endocarditis
Hello. Please let me know if antibiotics are required for influenza viruses for prevention of endocarditis. I have a myxomatous degeneration of the mitral valve, Grade I, with mild regurgitation. I know I need antibiotics prior to teeth cleaning or any surgery, but I wonder about viruses. I don't want to take antibiotics unnecessarily. My family has just come down with a mild influenza and I'm the last one to get it. I am coming down with it now. What about being around people with a strep throat? Would I need to take antibiotics for prevention even if I don't feel any symptoms?
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Elena
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Elena
I would like to know the more recent guidelines for de prevention of de infectious endocarditis.
Dear Doctor. My question is; Do I need or should I take a prophylactic like, Amoxicillin before having a BCC removed from my nose area? I had a very successful mvp repair done in Dec.96. I have a BAXTER ANNULOPLASTY ring installed. This BCC may be deeper than normal and somewhat larger, although the Dermatologist does not think it is to deep.I am a 65 year old man and in excellent condition. I do not take any meds. I was tested for penicillin reaction and passed. However, I donot like to test my reaction to this large amount of penicillin because along with my mvp I had both atrial fib. and tactacardia. I donot want to precipitate a severe reaction. What do you suggest?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No, this is not currently recommended by the American Heart Association.
Thanks for your answer, but you forgot to mention about if I'm around people with a strep throat, would I have to take prevention antibiotics or take them only if I get it? My husband suffers from strep throat attacks.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
No, antibiotics do not treat viruses. Fortunately, viruses do not affect heart valves.
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