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Prophylactic antibiotic use prior to dental treatment in SCD patients

Lewis Hsu, MD, PhD, University of Illinois Chicago, Chicago, IL, highlights the lack of evidence for prophylactic antibiotic administration during dental care in patients with sickle cell disease (SCD), but suggests that those SCD patients with comorbidities or those who are immunocompromised likely should be prescribed antibiotics prior to their dental appointments. This interview was held at the 18th Annual Scientific Conference on Sickle Cell and Thalassemia (ASCAT) 2023, held in London, UK. These works are owned by Magdalen Medical Publishing (MMP) and are protected by copyright laws and treaties around the world. All rights are reserved.