Penicillin Allergy Testing Can Now Be Done As Part Of Routine Hospital Care

Penicillin Allergy Testing Can Now Be Done As Part Of Routine Hospital Care An international study found that about 95% of people labeled as allergic to penicillin were misdiagnosed as children or have grown out of the allergy. A smartphone app assesses patients' risk, and those deemed to have a low-risk penicillin allergy can be offered a direct oral challenge — a penicillin antibiotic — and observed for a possible reaction. https://kffhealthnews.org/morning-breakout/penicillin-allergy-testing-can-now-be-done-as-part-of-routine-hospital-care/