Beta-lactam (BL) antibiotic “allergy” labels are common, but often overdiagnosed. Although
much research has been focused on the BL allergy and the delabelling process in the West …

Background: In Europe, North America, and Australia, 5% to 10% of the population are now
classified as penicillin (β-lactam) allergic. Only~ 10% of these questionable diagnoses …

Introduction Beta-lactams (BL) are the most frequently reported drug allergy, but the vast
majority of patients are found not to be genuinely allergic after evaluation. Few studies have …

Beta-lactam allergy is a common problem in everyday medical practice and is recognized as
a major public health issue. Carrying this label frequently leads to the avoidance of all beta …

Importance Allergy to β-lactam antibiotics is one of the most frequently reported drug
reactions, but epidemiological data in Chinese populations are lacking. Ethnic-and region …

Background Research suggests that 90% of patients labeled beta-lactam allergic are able to
tolerate penicillins following further assessment. This study aims to define and describe the …

Background β‐lactams continue to remain the most commonly involved drug family in
allergic drug reactions. They are often essential and there is a cost‐effective and favourable …

An accurate diagnosis of β‐lactam (BL) allergy can reduce patient morbidity and mortality.
Our aim was to investigate the availability of BL reagents, their use and test procedures in …

Background There are marked geographical as well as temporal differences in patient
sensitization profiles to β-lactams (BL). Objective To determine the utility of skin test reagents …

All beta-lactam use is associated with a certain rate of adverse reactions. Many of these
adverse reactions result in an allergy to the beta-lactam being entered into the patient's …