Evaluation and Management of Penicillin Allergy

Current - Antibiotic Resistance, Clinical Practice, Infection Prevention
Author:
Shenoy ES, Macy E, Rowe T, Blumenthal KG
Published:
January 19, 2019
Abstract:

β-Lactam antibiotics are among the safest and most effective antibiotics; however, many patients report allergies to these drugs despite few having clinically significant reactions, resulting in the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics that increase the risk for antimicrobial resistance and adverse events. This review provides recommendations for the evaluation of penicillin allergies to support antimicrobial stewardship.

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