Identification of patients eligible for penicillin skin test protocol

Rationale Removing penicillin allergy from patient charts via negative skin testing has been shown to result in use of narrower spectrum antibiotics, more effective antibiotics, and more cost-effective therapy. Methods A retrospective cohort study of patients >18 years admitted during January-Feb...

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Published in:Journal of allergy and clinical immunology 2018-02, Vol.141 (2), p.AB38-AB38
Main Authors: Muglia, Christine, Abbassi, Sarah M., Huerta, Jasmine, Mattappallil, Arun, Khianey, Reena, Wolff, Alan H., Capitle, Eugenio
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Anaphylaxis
Antibiotics
Penicillin
Skin tests
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Summary:Rationale Removing penicillin allergy from patient charts via negative skin testing has been shown to result in use of narrower spectrum antibiotics, more effective antibiotics, and more cost-effective therapy. Methods A retrospective cohort study of patients >18 years admitted during January-February 2017 with documented penicillin allergy was performed.
ISSN:0091-6749
1097-6825
DOI:10.1016/j.jaci.2017.12.125