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
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
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