Participants in the current study were asked about their knowledge of cross-reactivity of carbapenem, aztreonam, and cephalosporin with penicillin pre- and posteducational intervention. The results ...

It is considered potentially harmful to administer imipenem–cilastatin to patients with IgE-mediated hypersensitivity to penicillins 1 because of a 47.4 percent rate of cross-reactivity (9 of 19 ...

Penicillin allergy is common in primary care. I am often reluctant to use a cephalosporin in these individuals, especially when better alternatives exist. Are there guidelines or recommendations for ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Amoxicillin, an oral semisynthetic penicillin, is the most common antibiotic associated with childhood ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . A history-based risk stratification of cephalosporin allergy labels appeared feasible when using the validated ...

DEAR DR. ROACH: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic to many antibiotics, which makes ...

BOSTON - Most surgical patients with a history of penicillin allergy can safely be given the guideline-recommended antibiotic cefazolin to prevent infection instead of several penicillin alternatives ...

Elizabeth W. Covington does not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and has disclosed no relevant affiliations ...

Dear Dr. Roach: About 45 years ago, I came down with a rash on my chest and stomach from taking ampicillin. I was told never to take penicillin again. I’m allergic to many antibiotics, which makes ...