Do patients with hydrocephalus shunts need antibiotic prophylaxis before undergoing dental procedures?

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This updated Medicines Q&A evaluates if patients with hydrocephalus shunts require antibiotic prophylaxis prior to dental procedures.

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Eimear Maguire

Senior Medicines Information Pharmacist, North West Medicines Information Centre

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