Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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3340014 | Allergologia et Immunopathologia | 2009 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
Of the 67 studied cases with history of beta-lactam hypersensitivity reactions, 18 (27%) were confirmed after testing. A combination of skin testing, specific IgE determination and drug challenge is necessary since none has sufficient sensitivity to be used alone.
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Authors
R. Silva, L. Cruz, C. Botelho, S. Cadinha, E. Castro, J. Rodrigues, M.G. Castel-Branco,