Point-of-Care &bgr;-Lactam Allergy Skin Testing by Antimicrobial Stewardship Programs: A Pragmatic Multicenter Prospective Evaluation
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DOI: 10.1093/cid/cix512
Abstract: Background β-lactam allergy skin testing (BLAST) is recommended by antimicrobial stewardship program (ASP) guidelines, yet few studies have systematically evaluated its impact when delivered at point of care. Methods We conducted a pragmatic multicenter prospective… read more here.
Keywords: point care; lactam therapy; lactam; lactam allergy ... See more keywords
Beyond Penicillin: Rapid Desensitization for Specific Flucloxacillin Hypersensitivity
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DOI: 10.1128/aac.01371-18
Abstract: Beta-lactam therapy for severe staphylococcal infections is associated with superior outcomes, compared to non-beta-lactam therapy. For patients with immediate hypersensitivity to beta-lactams, desensitization has been widely employed to allow beta-lactam therapy, but published protocols for… read more here.
Keywords: lactam therapy; beta; hypersensitivity; desensitization ... See more keywords