Prospective assessment of diagnostic tests for pediatric penicillin allergy, from clinical history to challenge tests ✰,✰✰,✰✰✰.

CONCLUSION: Conventional predictors of allergy to penicillin performed weakly. The authors propose straightforward penicillin provocation testing in controlled, experienced centers for the diagnosis of non-severe penicillin allergy in children.
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Source: Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology - May 24, 2018 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Ibáñez MD, Del Río PR, Lasa EM, Joral A, Ruiz-Hornillos J, Muñoz C, Traseira CG, Escudero C, Olaguibel Rivera JM, Garriga-Baraut T, González-de-Olano D, Rosado A, Sanchez-García S, Bustamante SP, Vilchez MAP, Montaño PP, Morillo RC, Iglesia EM, Vil Tags: Ann Allergy Asthma Immunol Source Type: research