Tag: antibiotic allergy
Beta-Lactam Allergies: Penicillin vs Cephalosporin Reactions Explained
Most people labeled penicillin-allergic aren't truly allergic. Learn the truth about beta-lactam allergies, cross-reactivity with cephalosporins, and how testing can save lives and reduce antibiotic resistance.
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