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Association of HLA alleles with cephalosporin allergy in the Taiwanese population.
Scientific reports - 26 Jul 2024
Wang Chih-Chun, Shen Ching-Hui, Lin Guan-Cheng, Chen Yi-Ming, Chen I-Chieh
Abstract excerpt
Cephalosporin antibiotics are widely used in clinical settings, but they can cause hypersensitivity reactions, which may be influenced by genetic factors such as the expression of Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) molecules. This study aimed to investigate whether specific HLA alleles were associated with an increased risk of adverse reactions to cephalosporins among individuals in the Taiwanese population. This...
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