Penicillin allergy is one of the most reported drug allergies in the U.S., but the vast majority of those reports are inaccurate. Understanding the truth behind this allergy is crucial — not just for ...

Imagine this: You're at your doctor's office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, "Any allergies?" And without hesitation you reply, "Penicillin." It's something you've said for years – maybe since ...

Share on Bluesky. Opens in a new tab or window Share on X. Opens in a new tab or window Share on LinkedIn. Opens in a new tab or window Rates of patient reactions to direct penicillin challenges are ...

Participants in the current study were asked about their knowledge of cross-reactivity of carbapenem, aztreonam, and cephalosporin with penicillin pre- and posteducational intervention. The results ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Penicillin allergy delabeling is recommended for low-risk pregnant patients. Breastfeeding is not an absolute ...

If you’re one of the millions of Americans who have a penicillin allergy listed on your medical record, research suggests it’s highly likely that this label is inaccurate. Having a penicillin allergy ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Childhood penicillin allergies are commonly outgrown. Infants born to mothers with Group B streptococcus and ...

A new study has demonstrated that patients who may have been mislabelled as having a penicillin allergy could safely undergo a direct oral penicillin challenge in healthcare settings other than an ...

Researchers evaluated the association between penicillin allergy de-labeling prevalence and race/ethnicity among 2 primary care cohorts from the greater Boston area.

(The Conversation) – Imagine this: You’re at your doctor’s office with a sore throat. The nurse asks, “Any allergies?” And without hesitation you reply, “Penicillin.” It’s something you’ve said for ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio — There are more than a dozen modern antibiotics in the penicillin family, and an estimated 32 million Americans - around 10% of the population - who report being allergic to them. But ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: As a kid, I remember having a rash after taking penicillin. To this day, my doctor prescribes something other than penicillin if needed when I am ill. I have heard that people who ...