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A penicillin allergy can cause symptoms such as hives, shortness of breath, and areas of swelling. In some cases, it may also lead to anaphylaxis, a life threatening condition that causes low blood ...
A growing number of allergists and public health officials nationwide are pushing to prove that the majority of people who believe they have a penicillin allergy are not, in fact, allergic to the ...
About 10% to 20% of Americans report that they have a penicillin allergy, yet fewer than 1% actually do.