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Article: Is Penicillin Resensitization Possible?(Report)
- Article from:
- Infectious Disease Alert
- Article date:
- June 1, 2002
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Is Penicillin Resensitization Possible?
Abstract & Commentary
Synopsis: It may be worth doing skin tests for penicillin allergy in patients with a history of allergic reactions to penicillin. In the 80% or more who will be negative, penicillin can be given without risk of anaphylaxis but serious dermatologic reactions must still be considered.
Source: Solensky R, et al. Lack of penicillin resensitization in patients with a history of penicillin allergy after receiving repeated penicillin courses. Arch Intern Med. 2002;162: 822-826.
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