Prevalence of drug allergy in an out-patient population.
The prevalence of drug allergy in an out-patient population has been studied, 448 cases were diagnosed mainly to NSAIDS and beta-lactams and local anesthetics, sulfa drugs, quinolones and others. Clinical history and skin tests are sufficient to diagnose most cases of drug allergy.
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Clinical Allergy Immunology Center, Lisbon, Portugal.
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D000779:Anesthetics, Local / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology; D003875:Drug Eruptions / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology; D004342:Drug Hypersensitivity / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D010045:Outpatients / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D011174:Portugal / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D012882:Skin Tests; D047090:beta-Lactams / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000276:immunology
D000779:Anesthetics, Local; D000894:Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal; D047090:beta-Lactams