Safety of COVID‐19 vaccination in children with prior allergic reactions or mast cell disorders
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DOI: 10.1002/clt2.12267
Abstract: To the editor, Over 13 billion Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) vaccines have been administered worldwide. However, there is a lack of evidence‐ based guidance on the management of children with reported allergic reactions to the… read more here.
Keywords: allergic reactions; covid; mast cell; skin testing ... See more keywords
Evaluation of drug provocation tests without prior skin testing in children with suspected penicillin allergy and correlation with PEN-FAST: A single-center study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00431-025-06301-7
Abstract: To evaluate patients with suspected penicillin allergy in whom skin testing was omitted during immediate and delayed reactions before drug provocation test (DPT). This retrospective study analyzed patients aged 0–18 years with suspected penicillin allergy… read more here.
Keywords: skin testing; suspected penicillin; pen fast; drug ... See more keywords
Skin Testing for Penicillin Allergy: a Review of the Literature
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DOI: 10.1007/s11882-021-00997-x
Abstract: Purpose of Review Self-reported penicillin allergies are frequently reported, though more than 95% of those are not truly allergic when challenged. These patients are more likely to receive alternative antibiotic regimens resulting in the use… read more here.
Keywords: risk; skin testing; penicillin allergy; allergy ... See more keywords
A practical guide for pharmacists to successfully implement penicillin allergy skin testing
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DOI: 10.1093/ajhp/zxy043
Abstract: Purpose The purpose of this article is to offer practical guidance for pharmacists to successfully implement penicillin allergy skin testing (PAST). Summary Less than 10% of patients labeled as having a penicillin allergy are confirmed… read more here.
Keywords: skin testing; penicillin allergy; successfully implement; implement penicillin ... See more keywords
Skin testing might have a diagnostic role in immune complex-mediated hypersensitivity reactions.
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DOI: 10.1093/ced/llac003
Abstract: Clinical applications of skin testing are known to help diagnose IgE-mediated and T-cell-mediated delayed cutaneous reactions. By contrast, drug-induced immune complex-mediated vasculitis is primarily diagnosed based on medical history, clinical setting and laboratory evidence of… read more here.
Keywords: complex mediated; skin testing; immune complex; mediated hypersensitivity ... See more keywords
1788. Cost-Effectiveness of Penicillin Skin Testing Among Patients With Methicillin-Sensitive Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia and Reported Penicillin Allergy
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.1444
Abstract: Abstract Background Methicillin sensitive Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) bacteremia is a highly lethal infection; first-line therapy with a β-lactam, commonly cefazolin, provides a significant mortality benefit over the second-line therapy, vancomycin, which is often used in… read more here.
Keywords: skin testing; penicillin; bacteremia; history ... See more keywords
Use of a penicillin allergy clinical decision rule to enable direct oral penicillin provocation: an international multicentre randomised control trial in an adult population (PALACE): study protocol
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2022-063784
Abstract: Introduction Penicillin allergies are highly prevalent in the healthcare setting and associated with the prescription of second-line inferior antibiotics. More than 85% of all penicillin allergy labels can be removed by skin testing and 96%–99%… read more here.
Keywords: penicillin; oral penicillin; direct oral; skin testing ... See more keywords
The Clinical and Financial Impact of a Pharmacist-Driven Penicillin Skin Testing Program on Antimicrobial Stewardship Practices
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DOI: 10.1177/0018578718817917
Abstract: Purpose: Pharmacist-led penicillin skin testing (PST) was incorporated into antimicrobial stewardship at a community hospital to increase use of optimal antimicrobial therapy, reduce use of broad-spectrum agents, and reduce antimicrobial therapy–related costs. Methods: A clinical… read more here.
Keywords: pst; penicillin skin; skin testing; antimicrobial therapy ... See more keywords
Evaluation of patients with suspected vaccine allergies in Singapore.
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DOI: 10.12932/ap-140724-1891
Abstract: BACKGROUND Hypersensitivity reaction to vaccines has been reported to occur in 5 per 100,000 doses. Although hypersensitivity reactions can occur to either the active vaccine component or other components such as excipients, outcome data from… read more here.
Keywords: provocation; skin testing; vaccine provocation; vaccine ... See more keywords
The value of skin testing with tumor necrosis factor-inhibitors in patients with local and systemic hypersensitivity reactions.
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DOI: 10.2500/aap.2025.46.250079
Abstract: Background: Hypersensitivity reactions (HSR) to tumor necrosis factor α inhibitors (TNFi) can occur but data about skin testing in such reactions are limited. Objective: To evaluate skin testing in patients with HSRs to TNFi. Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: skin testing; hypersensitivity reactions; desensitization; factor inhibitors ... See more keywords
Utility of skin testing in assessment of post-AZD1222 vaccine (AstraZeneca) allergic reactions: case series in Vietnam
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DOI: 10.5415/apallergy.2021.11.e40
Abstract: The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global health emergency with more than 200 million cases and 4.5 million deaths. Vaccination is one of the main preventive measures to bring the current COVID-19 pandemic… read more here.
Keywords: testing assessment; skin testing; 000 doses; vaccine ... See more keywords