Question

Michael, 25 years old, has had mitral valve regurgitation since age four, after having rheumatic fever. michael is planning to go to his dentist to have his teeth cleaned. because of michael's history he will need to take antibiotics in conjunction with this procedure to prevent bacteremia. which class of antibiotics will michael most likely receive if he has no allergies?

Answer 1

The answer is penicillin

Rheumatic fever is a disease that caused by Group A streptococcus infection. The bacteria has component that similar to the heart valve cells, makes the immune cell attack it. The drug of choice for this infection is penicillin G benzathine injection. It is one of penicillin family drug that has high prevalence of allergy reaction, so you must be aware.