The Effect of Beta-lactam Allergy Status on the Rate of Surgical Site Infections: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Conclusion: Reported BL allergic patients have an increased odds of developing SSI in comparison to NBL allergic patients. The increased risk is likely related to administration of NBL antibiotic regimens in comparison to BL-based regimens. Thorough antibiotic allergy history collection can be a valuable SSI prevention tool to safely increase the proportion of patients receiving BL regimen.
Source: Annals of Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research