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Management of service personnel with a history of penicillin allergy: discussion paper.

Authors :
Williams, M. D.
Milner, S. M.
Pearson, M. H.
Ryan, J. M.
Merrett, T. G.
Source :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine; Mar1993, Vol. 86 Issue 3, p156-158, 3p
Publication Year :
1993

Abstract

A false label of penicillin allergy may have important consequences for wartime medical evacuation. This article outlines the antibiotic protocol for war wounds, the current status of tests to diagnose true penicillin allergy and suggests a strategy for the management of personnel with a history of such allergy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
01410768
Volume :
86
Issue :
3
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
22849382
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/014107689308600314