The potential antimicrobial reisistance and economic benefits of clarifying penicillin allergy
Pts. received skin prick tests and if (-) then intradermal skin tests with major/minor determinant, histamine, and (-) control
24 pts. had a hx of rash and the other 20 had a hx of GI symptoms, pruritus, or unknown rxn
Results: 38/44 pts. had (-) skin test (21/24 in rash group, 17/20 in other group) 3 pts. had (+) tests and 3 pts. (+/-)