Abstract:Background: Penicillin allergies are frequently reported and are associated with adverse clinical and antimicrobial stewardship outcomes. Allergy delabeling, either by patient history or skin testing and oral challenge can facilitate removal of penicillin allergy label. However, penicillinallergies are often reinstated in the medical record and data is limited about how and why this occurs. In our center, the departments of allergy and infectious diseases utilize an allergist nurse practitioner for penicillin … Show more
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