title: Penicillin sensitivity.
abstract: The results obtained in this study indicate that there are various patterns of hypersensitivity to penicillin. In order to detect these variations it is suggested that two antigens, penicillin and penicilloyl-polylysine, be employed to test for both serum and skin sensitivity. Absolutely accurate predictions cannot be made from these tests, but it is felt that their use will minimize untoward reactions of the anaphylactic type in patients thus screened for penicillin allergy.
authors.affiliation: Section of Allergy-Dermatology, Department of Medicine, Tulane University School of Medicine, USA.
authors.forename: F E
authors.initials: FE
authors.lastname: Palomeque
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Fulton
authors.forename: V J
authors.initials: VJ
authors.lastname: Derbes
mesh_terms: D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000276:immunology*; D006801:Humans; D007428:Intradermal Tests; D010406:Penicillins / Q000009:adverse effects* / Q000276:immunology; D012882:Skin Tests
chemical_list: D010406:Penicillins