Penicillin allergy: A practical guide for clinicians.
Journal Article (Journal Article;Review)
Penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy in the United States. However, after undergoing a complete evaluation by a board-certified allergist, including skin testing, 90% of patients labeled as 'penicillin-allergic' are able to tolerate penicillin. Clinical presentation is key in classifying reactions as either mediated by or not mediated by immunoglobulin E (IgE), and in determining which patients may benefit from penicillin skin testing, graded-dose challenge, or desensitization. Cross-reactivity between penicillin and other beta-lactams is less common than previously thought.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Gonzalez-Estrada, A; Radojicic, C
Published Date
- May 2015
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 82 / 5
Start / End Page
- 295 - 300
PubMed ID
- 25973877
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1939-2869
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.3949/ccjm.82a.14111
Language
- eng
Conference Location
- United States