Penicillin allergy: consider trying penicillin again.

Mercedes E. Arroliga, Lily C. Pien

Cleveland Clinic Journal of Medicine · 2003 · 39 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

A history of allergy to penicillin does not necessarily rule out using penicillin again. With skin testing and, in some cases, desensitization, most patients with a history of penicillin allergy can safely receive the drug.