Infective Endocarditis in Children

by Cathy Parkes January 31, 2022

A child with infective endocarditis will require IV antibiotics via PICC line for 2 - 6 weeks, and may require a valve repair or replacement.

A child with infective endocarditis will require IV antibiotics via PICC line for 2 - 6 weeks, and may require a valve repair or replacement.

Educate families that the child will need prophylactic antibiotics prior to future dental or surgical procedures!


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