Penicillin Skin Testing to Evaluate Penicillin Allergy: Outcome of Testing Results Fails to Affect Clinical Practice

A number of unexpected findings included infrequent use of penicillin/derivative medications after negative testing, discrepancies between pediatric and adult clinics, maintenance of penicillin allergy in the record, and incomplete testing without dose challenge.

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2017-02, Vol.139 (2), p.AB29-AB29
Main Authors: Kleris, Renee, MD, Lugar, Patricia L., MD, MS
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Allergies
Allergy and Immunology
Pediatrics
Penicillin
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Summary:A number of unexpected findings included infrequent use of penicillin/derivative medications after negative testing, discrepancies between pediatric and adult clinics, maintenance of penicillin allergy in the record, and incomplete testing without dose challenge.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2016.12.052