Insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device in a patient with a ventricular septal defect: need for antibiotic prophylaxis

Br Med J (Clin Res Ed). 1984 Dec 1;289(6457):1516-7. doi: 10.1136/bmj.289.6457.1516.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / etiology*
  • Endocarditis, Bacterial / prevention & control
  • Enterococcus faecalis
  • Female
  • Heart Septal Defects, Ventricular / complications*
  • Humans
  • Intrauterine Devices / adverse effects*
  • Streptococcal Infections / etiology*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents