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 ...

When mold fungus spores reach the air, they can cause various allergy symptoms like a runny nose, itchy eyes, and coughing. While there are many different types of molds, one common indoor mold is ...

Most primary care providers understood that many patients with penicillin allergy labels are not truly allergic, and they recognized when an immediate reaction to penicillin should preclude its ...

A penicillin allergy can cause symptoms such as hives, shortness of breath, and areas of swelling. In some cases, it may also lead to anaphylaxis, a life threatening condition that causes low blood ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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