162. Assessment of Beta-lactam Allergies as Rationale for Receipt of Vancomycin for Surgical Prophylaxis
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa439.207
Abstract: Beta-lactam (BL) antibiotics are first-line agents for most patients receiving antimicrobial prophylaxis in surgical procedures. Despite evidence showing low cross-reactivity between classes of BLs, patients with allergies commonly receive vancomycin as an alternative to avoid… read more here.
Keywords: penicillin allergy; vancomycin surgical; prophylaxis; surgical prophylaxis ... See more keywords