An infected prosthetic hip. Is there a role for prophylactic antibiotics?

Drug interactions important for periodontal therapy

“…Antibiotics are commonly prescribed before treatment for periodontal patients undergoing invasive procedures who are at risk of developing endocarditis (13,16,67,70), those who have had a recent orthopedic joint replacement (1,18,39,43,72,80), and those who have received a solid organ transplant. The prophylactic guidelines for at-risk patients for endocarditis and recent orthopedic joint replacement patients are listed in Tables 1 and 2, respectively.…”

“…Endocarditis prophylactic regimens for dental procedures (13,16,70) 2. Suggested prophylaxis regimens for orthopedic patients (1,18,39,43,80) Patients not allergic to penicillin…”