Dr. So reviews the phenomenon of beta lactam hypersensitivity. She discusses the different types of drug hypersensitivity, explains the risks for cross-reactivity between beta-lactams, touches upon strategies to avoid adverse drug reactions, and reviews penicillin and cephalosporin allergy testing. She closes by mentioning the ways that antimicrobial stewardship programs can address drug allergies.
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Wednesday, November 8, 2017
Beta-Lactam Allergy
Wonhee So, Pharm.D.
ID Clinical Pharmacist
Moffitt Cancer Center and Research Institute
Tampa, FL
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