Drug allergy biomarkers

Although the true burden of drug allergy is unknown, several studies indicate that adverse drug reactions occur in up to 6% to 10% of hospitalized patients —20% of which are because of drug allergy—and up to 10% of the general population claims to have penicillin or other drug allergies.1 A plethora of new antibiotics, vaccines, chemotherapy drugs, and, more recently, biologicals and targeted molecular drugs are available and have improved disease treatment options, but drug allergy remains a vexing and unaddressed problem that deprives patients of the best medication for their disease, and when re-exposed, places them at risk for life-threatening reactions including anaphylaxis and severe cutaneous adverse reactions with systemic symptoms re actions.

Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - February 1, 2023 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Mariana Castells Tags: Editorial Source Type: research