Importance β-Lactam antibiotics are among the safest and most effective antibiotics. Many
patients report allergies to these drugs that limit their use, resulting in the use of broad …

Importance Cellulitis is an infection of the deep dermis and subcutaneous tissue, presenting
with expanding erythema, warmth, tenderness, and swelling. Cellulitis is a common global …

Resolving conflict of interest The Joint Task Force on Practice Parameters (JTFPP) is
committed to ensuring that all guidelines are based on the best scientific evidence at the …

These guidelines for the treatment of persons who have or are at risk for sexually transmitted
infections (STIs) were updated by CDC after consultation with professionals knowledgeable …

Background A reported penicillin allergy may compromise receipt of recommended
antibiotic prophylaxis intended to prevent surgical site infections (SSIs). Most patients with a …

Disclaimer 2017: The EACTS Guidelines represent the views of the EACTS and were
produced after careful consideration of the scientific and medical knowledge and the …

Allergists and clinical immunologists around the world are increasingly faced with the task of
addressing drug allergy and hypersensitivity due to the increase in drug reactions …

Abstract Background Even though 8%‐25% of most populations studied globally are labeled
as penicillin allergic, most diagnoses of penicillin allergy are made in childhood and relate …

Penicillin Allergy Many more patients are labeled as penicillin-allergic than actually are
allergic. The label should be analyzed with skin testing and test exposure. Patients with true …

The increasing incidence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) presents a global crisis to
healthcare, with longstanding antimicrobial agents becoming less effective at treating and …