The potential antimicrobial reisistance and economic benefits of clarifying penicillin allergy
Recommendations were made to housestaff about changing abx and 36/44 had abx. changed.
Therapeutic group: Prior to testing: 11 pts - vancomycin 12 pts - fluoroquinolones 10 pts - clindamycin After testing: 15 pts - cephalosporins 7 pts - penicillins 1 pt - both * all infections were cured.