[General physicians' knowledge of dental operation prophylaxis for infective endocarditis].

Objectives: To evaluate the knowledge of young primary health care physicians in relation to the 1997 AHA guidelines for the prevention of bacterial endocarditis in relation to dental treatment in patients at risk.

Study Design: Forty-three physicians, with a median time of 2 years from medical school graduation, filled out a questionnaire that presented 8 medical conditions and 10 dental operations. The participants were asked whether or not antibiotic prophylaxis for infective endocarditis is required for each condition or operation.