Primary prevention
Streptococcal throat infection should be treated with antibiotics to avoid the development of rheumatic fever. High blood pressure should be controlled to prevent damage to the aortic root. Intravenous drug abuse should be avoided. Good dental hygiene should be maintained.
See Rheumatic fever.
Secondary prevention
Antibiotic prophylaxis is recommended for patients with prosthetic valves during surgical or dental procedures to prevent endocarditis.[32]
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