Use of a Penicillin Allergy Screening Algorithm and Penicillin Skin Testing for Transitioning Hospitalized Patients to First Line Antibiotic Therapy

The utility of a penicillin allergy screening algorithm (PASA) and subsequent penicillin skin testing (PST) in transitioning hospitalized patients from second- to first-line antibiotic therapy is described.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2017-02, Vol.139 (2), p.AB182-AB182
Main Authors: Ramsey, Allison, MD, FAAAAI, Staicu, Mary, PharmD, Brundige, Mary Lourdes
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Algorithms
Allergies
Allergy and Immunology
Antibiotics
Cost control
Penicillin
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Summary:The utility of a penicillin allergy screening algorithm (PASA) and subsequent penicillin skin testing (PST) in transitioning hospitalized patients from second- to first-line antibiotic therapy is described.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2016.12.595