Is this patient penicillin-allergic?

Orthopedics. 2004 Jul;27(7):719-20. doi: 10.3928/0147-7447-20040701-11.

Abstract

Increased claims of hypersensitivity reactions are being reported due to the inability to differentiate between the terms "allergic reaction" and "adverse effect."

MeSH terms

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / immunology
  • Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
  • Cross Reactions
  • Drug Hypersensitivity* / immunology
  • Humans
  • Penicillins / adverse effects*
  • Penicillins / immunology
  • Penicillins / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-Bacterial Agents
  • Penicillins