Self-reported beta-lactam allergy, mislabeling and inappropriate antibiotic use: a study from South India

This study assessed beta-lactam allergy labels in 300 hospitalized adults using validated scores. Over 50% with penicillin and 21% with cephalosporin allergies were classified as low risk. Among those receiving alternative antibiotics due to inappropriate allergy labels, 44% were low-risk. Findings...

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Main Authors: Krishna Suresh, Vettakkara Kandy Muhammed Niyas, Sabeer Hameed, Parvathy Vijayamohan, Rajalakshmi Ananthanarayanan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University Press 2025-01-01
Series:Antimicrobial Stewardship & Healthcare Epidemiology
Online Access:https://www.cambridge.org/core/product/identifier/S2732494X25100491/type/journal_article
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