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Penicillin Allergy Test: For patients staying at the hospital -

Penicillin Allergy Test: For patients staying at the hospital
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Abstract

This handout is for patients staying in the hospital who are being tested for an allergic reaction to penicillin. It explains how two different tests are done: Skin test for penicillin allergy and oral test for amoxicillin allergy. It explains what to expect before, during, and after each test.

Author
Patient Care Services
Publisher
University of Washington Medical Center
Date Published (original date)
2024
General Subject
Diagnostic Tests
Medicines
Specific Subject/Keyword
Antibiotics
Diagnostic Tests
Medicines
Languages
English
Record ID
5059