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Penicillin skin testing in hospitalized patients with β-lactam allergies: Effect on antibiotic selection and cost.
Annals of allergy, asthma & immunology : official publication of the American College of Allergy, Asthma, & Immunology - 1 Jul 2016
King Esther A, Challa Sridevi, Curtin Patrick, Bielory Leonard
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A history of a penicillin allergy generally leads to the use of broad-spectrum antibiotics that may increase complications and cost. OBJECTIVE: To determine the cost-effectiveness of performing penicillin skin testing (PST). METHODS: A retrospective analysis was conducted on adult inpatients with a β-lactam allergy who underwent PST and oral challenge performed by an allergist. The primary outcome was...
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