Patient discussions
Patients with risk factors such as intravenous drug use should be referred promptly to an addiction treatment program.[3] Patients should also be advised to practice good oral and dental hygiene and visit their dentist regularly; avoid body piercing or tattooing; and to wash their hands regularly.
In addition, all patients should be educated regarding the signs and symptoms of IE, as, if there is a recurrence, early treatment may prevent long-term complications.
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