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VOLUME 191 | ISSUE 8 E231 1Penicillin allergy is commonly reported, but 9 out of 10 times …

3 Discussion β-lactam antibiotics, specifically penicillin and cephalosporins, are among the
safest and most effective antibiotics, and are frequently the first-line antibiotics for many …

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 …

Background True allergy to penicillin is rare, despite the high frequency with which it is
reported. While most patients reporting penicillin allergy are not prone to anaphylaxis, it is …

This article reviews our evolving understanding of penicillin hypersensitivity at the 80th
anniversary of penicillin's clinical introduction. Penicillin breakdown products covalently …

Penicillin is the most commonly cited drug in connection with a drug allergy. It is self-
reported by approximately 10% of the population 1 and officially recorded for approximately …

Penicillin Allergy Many more patients are labeled as penicillin-allergic than actually are
allergic. The label should be analyzed with skin testing and test exposure. Patients with true …

Allergy to penicillin is the most commonly reported antibiotic allergy. However, most patients
who report a positive history of a prior reaction to penicillin are not found to be allergic to …

Penicillin allergy is the most commonly reported drug allergy in the United States. Although
penicillin allergy is widely reported, 80% to 90% of individuals with self-reported penicillin …

Allergic reactions to penicillin were first described soon after it came into clinical use 7
decades ago, and today it remains the most commonly self-reported medication allergy, with …