13. Penicillin Allergy (or not)
ID:IOTS - Infectious Disease Insight Of Two Specialists
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Understanding Penicillin Allergies
This chapter explores the complexities surrounding penicillin allergies, discussing the prevalence of reported cases and the distinction between true allergies and benign reactions. It highlights the implications of mislabeling allergies on treatment options and introduces a new scoring system, PenFast, designed to assess hypersensitivity risks. The chapter also outlines procedural approaches for evaluating penicillin allergies, emphasizing the need for accurate history-taking and testing to enhance patient care.
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