The Medical Letter on Drugs and Therapeutics
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Penicillin Allergy
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Penicillin Allergy
August 12, 1988 (Issue: 772)
A penicillin is the drug of choice for treatment of many infections, but allergic reactions to these drugs occur frequently and, rarely, can be fatal. From 5% to 20% of patients have a history of a rash or some other reaction while taking a...more
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