Several studies show that many people who believe that they have a penicillin allergy do not

Dr. Barry Dworkin

Madely Health Headlines Commentary for November 11, 2014

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Source:

Think You’re Allergic to Penicillin? Maybe Not

Reference:

Luz Fonacier, M.D., FACAAI, section head, allergy, division of rheumatology, allergy and immunology, Winthrop-University Hospital, Mineola, N.Y.; Punita Ponda, M.D., assistant chief, division of allergy and immunology, Cohen Children’s Hospital of New York, New Hyde Park, N.Y.; American College of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology, news release, Nov. 7, 2014

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