The penicillin allergy label has been consistently linked with deleterious effects that span the
health care spectrum, including suboptimal clinical outcomes, the emergence of bacterial …

Penicillin allergy, the most frequently reported drug allergy, has been associated with
suboptimal antibiotic therapy, increased antimicrobial resistance, increased rates of …

Although existing as a safety measure to prevent iatrogenic harm, unconfirmed penicillin
allergy labels have a negative impact on personal and public health. One downstream effect …

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Allergists have been at the forefront of addressing the burden of unverified penicillin allergy
labels. Coordinated national efforts with infectious diseases, antimicrobial stewardship …

Background Drug allergy is frequently reported, but uncommonly confirmed with diagnostic
testing. Although drug allergy assessments can improve clinical care, patient concerns may …

TaggedPReported adverse drug reactions to penicillins are common, affecting between
10% and 20% of the North American population; however, more than 90% of patients with …

Food allergy (FA) is a growing issue worldwide. The United Kingdom and United States are
high-income, industrialized countries with reported increases in FA prevalence over the past …

Rural health disparities are well-documented and continue to jeopardize the long-term
health and wellness for the millions of individuals who live in rural America. The disparities …

Background The clinical and financial consequences associated with a penicillin-allergy
label are increasingly evident and have garnered support from international organizations to …