A Closer Look at Penicillin Allergy History: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Tolerance to Drug Challenge

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 not currently known what percentage of these patients will tolerate dose challenges of penicillin-based antibiotics.  This review aims to determine the rate of tolerance in patients reporting penicillin allergy w hen challenged with penicillin-based antibiotics.
Source: The American Journal of Medicine - Category: General Medicine Authors: Tags: Clinical Research Study Source Type: research