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Review
. 2017 Nov;37(4):751-760.
doi: 10.1016/j.iac.2017.07.002.

Delayed Cutaneous Hypersensitivity Reactions to Antibiotics: Management with Desensitization

Caitlin M G McNulty  1 , Miguel A Park  2
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Delayed Cutaneous Hypersensitivity Reactions to Antibiotics: Management with Desensitization

Caitlin M G McNulty et al. Immunol Allergy Clin North Am. 2017 Nov.

Abstract

Successful desensitization to mild to moderate delayed cutaneous adverse reaction to antibiotics has been described in a limited number of antibiotics and found to be safe. However, there are ample opportunities to standardize protocols for delayed cutaneous adverse reactions to antibiotics.

Keywords: Antibiotic allergy; Delayed cutaneous adverse reactions; Desensitization; Management.

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