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Clinical Immunology Allergy. Kaiser Permanente. Drug Hypersensitivity. Permanente Journal Senior Editor. KPSC IRB Chair.
Sep 15, 2022 9 tweets 3 min read
1)There is a predictable rate of newly reported antibiotic “allergies” that will occur after all antibiotic use. Sulfonamides > penicillins > cephalosporins, macrolides, quinolones, clindamycin. #ASPchat Clinical Pearls 2)Only about 2% of individuals with a history of penicillin “allergy” will be confirmed to have an acute-onset hypersensitivity and another 2% a delayed-hypersensitivity. #ASPchat Clinical Pearls