Austin Health

Title
Beta-Lactam and Sulfonamide Allergy Testing Should Be a Standard of Care in Immunocompromised Host.
Publication Date
2019-09
Author(s)
Trubiano, Jason
Slavin, Monica A
Thursky, Karin A
Grayson, M Lindsay
Phillips, Elizabeth J
Subject
Antibiotic allergy
Antibiotic allergy testing
Penicillin allergy
Penicillin allergy testing
Type of document
Journal Article
OrcId
0000-0002-5111-6367
DOI
10.1016/j.jaip.2019.05.051
Abstract
Antibiotic allergies are reported in up to 1 in 4 immunocompromised hosts with significant impacts on antibiotic utilization and patient outcomes. Health services programs focused on de-labeling beta-lactam and sulfonamide allergy labels should be a standard of care in immunocompromised hosts.
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Citation
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In Practice 2019; 7(7): 2151-2153
Jornal Title
The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology. In Practice

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