title: Adverse reactions to antibiotics: is the patient really allergic?
abstract: Many patients who believe themselves allergic to an antibiotic could in fact be given the suspected drug or a related agent safely. A systematic approach incorporating knowledge of immunopathogenic mechanisms, availability and limitations of diagnostic tests and therapeutic options will lead to successful management of these challenging patients.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pediatrics, University of Colorado Health Sciences Center, Denver, USA.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Boguniewicz
mesh_terms: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000009:adverse effects*; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects; D012307:Risk Factors
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D010406:Penicillins