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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Overview

Classification

Pathophysiology

Causes

Differentiating Drug Allergy from Other Diseases

Epidemiology and Demographics

Immediate hypersensitivity reactions are over-reported and few patient reporting these have reactions on careful testing.[1][2]

Risk Factors

Screening

Natural history, Complications and Prognosis

Diagnosis

History and Symptoms | Physical Examination | Laboratory Findings

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Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

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Related Chapters

  1. Macy, Eric (2013-05). "Safely Diagnosing Clinically Significant Penicillin Allergy Using Only Penicilloyl-Poly-Lysine, Penicillin, and Oral Amoxicillin". The Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology: In Practice. 1 (3): 258–263. doi:10.1016/j.jaip.2013.02.002. ISSN 2213-2198. Retrieved 2013-07-13. Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (help); Check date values in: |date= (help)
  2. Messaad D, Sahla H, Benahmed S, Godard P, Bousquet J, Demoly P (2004). "Drug provocation tests in patients with a history suggesting an immediate drug hypersensitivity reaction". Ann Intern Med. 140 (12): 1001–6. PMID 15197017.