Ask the Researcher: Delabeling Penicillin Allergy Through Oral Challenges




AAAAI Podcast: Conversations from the World of Allergy show

Summary: Elina Jerschow, MD, FAAAAI, joins the podcast to discuss her latest research study. By giving amoxicillin to patients with a history of reported mild reactions to penicillin, Dr. Jerschow demonstrated that 97% of patients could safely receive penicillin again. This is a useful episode for allergists, primary care providers and anyone with their own suspected penicillin allergy.